Finding the Third Proportional to 29,260 and 44,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,260 and 44,610 is: 68,012.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,260 : 44,610 = 44,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,260/44,610 = 44,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,260x = 44,610 × 44,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,260x = 1,990,052,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,990,052,100/29,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,012.72
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