Finding the Third Proportional to 29,134 and 44,763.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,134 and 44,763.50 is: 68,777.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,134 : 44,763.50 = 44,763.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,134/44,763.50 = 44,763.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,134x = 44,763.50 × 44,763.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,134x = 2,003,770,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,003,770,932.25/29,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,777.75
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