Finding the Third Proportional to 29,322 and 47,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,322 and 47,303 is: 76,310.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,322 : 47,303 = 47,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,322/47,303 = 47,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,322x = 47,303 × 47,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,322x = 2,237,573,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,573,809/29,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,310.41
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