Finding the Third Proportional to 29,140 and 43,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,140 and 43,952 is: 66,293.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,140 : 43,952 = 43,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,140/43,952 = 43,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,140x = 43,952 × 43,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,140x = 1,931,778,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,931,778,304/29,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,293.01
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