Finding the Third Proportional to 29,120 and 43,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,120 and 43,921 is: 66,244.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,120 : 43,921 = 43,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,120/43,921 = 43,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,120x = 43,921 × 43,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,120x = 1,929,054,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,929,054,241/29,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,244.99
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