Finding the Third Proportional to 29,088 and 44,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,088 and 44,766 is: 68,894.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,088 : 44,766 = 44,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,088/44,766 = 44,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,088x = 44,766 × 44,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,088x = 2,003,994,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,003,994,756/29,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,894.21
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