Finding the Third Proportional to 29,288 and 45,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,288 and 45,390 is: 70,344.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,288 : 45,390 = 45,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,288/45,390 = 45,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,288x = 45,390 × 45,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,288x = 2,060,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,060,252,100/29,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,344.58
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