Finding the Third Proportional to 29,292 and 39,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,292 and 39,714 is: 53,844.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,292 : 39,714 = 39,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,292/39,714 = 39,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,292x = 39,714 × 39,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,292x = 1,577,201,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,201,796/29,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,844.11
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