Finding the Third Proportional to 29,302 and 45,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,302 and 45,411 is: 70,376.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,302 : 45,411 = 45,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,302/45,411 = 45,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,302x = 45,411 × 45,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,302x = 2,062,158,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,062,158,921/29,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,376.05
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