Finding the Third Proportional to 29,220 and 43,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,220 and 43,830 is: 65,745
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,220 : 43,830 = 43,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,220/43,830 = 43,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,220x = 43,830 × 43,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,220x = 1,921,068,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,921,068,900/29,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,745
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