Finding the Third Proportional to 29,172 and 43,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,172 and 43,142 is: 63,802.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,172 : 43,142 = 43,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,172/43,142 = 43,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,172x = 43,142 × 43,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,172x = 1,861,232,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,861,232,164/29,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,802.01
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