Finding the Third Proportional to 29,256 and 43,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,256 and 43,812 is: 65,610.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,256 : 43,812 = 43,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,256/43,812 = 43,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,256x = 43,812 × 43,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,256x = 1,919,491,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,919,491,344/29,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,610.18
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