Finding the Third Proportional to 29,366 and 41,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,366 and 41,862 is: 59,675.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,366 : 41,862 = 41,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,366/41,862 = 41,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,366x = 41,862 × 41,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,366x = 1,752,427,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,752,427,044/29,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,675.37
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