Finding the Third Proportional to 29,124 and 43,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,124 and 43,570 is: 65,181.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,124 : 43,570 = 43,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,124/43,570 = 43,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,124x = 43,570 × 43,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,124x = 1,898,344,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,898,344,900/29,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,181.46
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