Finding the Third Proportional to 29,076 and 46,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,076 and 46,611 is: 74,720.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,076 : 46,611 = 46,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,076/46,611 = 46,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,076x = 46,611 × 46,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,076x = 2,172,585,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,172,585,321/29,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,720.91
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