Finding the Third Proportional to 29,196 and 44,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,196 and 44,048 is: 66,455.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,196 : 44,048 = 44,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,196/44,048 = 44,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,196x = 44,048 × 44,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,196x = 1,940,226,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,940,226,304/29,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,455.21
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