Finding the Third Proportional to 29,132 and 43,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,132 and 43,940 is: 66,275.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,132 : 43,940 = 43,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,132/43,940 = 43,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,132x = 43,940 × 43,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,132x = 1,930,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,930,723,600/29,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,275.01
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