Finding the Third Proportional to 29,250 and 41,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,250 and 41,826 is: 59,809.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,250 : 41,826 = 41,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,250/41,826 = 41,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,250x = 41,826 × 41,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,250x = 1,749,414,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,414,276/29,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,809.04
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