Finding the Third Proportional to 29,116 and 43,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,116 and 43,914 is: 66,232.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,116 : 43,914 = 43,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,116/43,914 = 43,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,116x = 43,914 × 43,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,116x = 1,928,439,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,928,439,396/29,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,232.98
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