Finding the Third Proportional to 29,336 and 39,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,336 and 39,104 is: 52,124.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,336 : 39,104 = 39,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,336/39,104 = 39,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,336x = 39,104 × 39,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,336x = 1,529,122,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,529,122,816/29,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,124.45
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