Finding the Third Proportional to 29,170.13 and 36,546.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,170.13 and 36,546.19 is: 45,787.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,170.13 : 36,546.19 = 36,546.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,170.13/36,546.19 = 36,546.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,170.13x = 36,546.19 × 36,546.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,170.13x = 1,335,623,820.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,623,820.79/29,170.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,787.39
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