Finding the Third Proportional to 29,234 and 45,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,234 and 45,220 is: 69,947.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,234 : 45,220 = 45,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,234/45,220 = 45,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,234x = 45,220 × 45,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,234x = 2,044,848,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,044,848,400/29,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,947.61
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