Finding the Third Proportional to 29,154 and 44,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,154 and 44,823 is: 68,913.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,154 : 44,823 = 44,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,154/44,823 = 44,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,154x = 44,823 × 44,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,154x = 2,009,101,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,009,101,329/29,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,913.40
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