Finding the Third Proportional to 29,166 and 43,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,166 and 43,749 is: 65,623.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,166 : 43,749 = 43,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,166/43,749 = 43,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,166x = 43,749 × 43,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,166x = 1,913,975,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,913,975,001/29,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,623.50
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