Finding the Third Proportional to 29,184 and 43,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,184 and 43,776 is: 65,664
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,184 : 43,776 = 43,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,184/43,776 = 43,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,184x = 43,776 × 43,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,184x = 1,916,338,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,338,176/29,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,664
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