Finding the Third Proportional to 29,170 and 43,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,170 and 43,744 is: 65,599.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,170 : 43,744 = 43,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,170/43,744 = 43,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,170x = 43,744 × 43,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,170x = 1,913,537,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,913,537,536/29,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,599.50
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