Finding the Third Proportional to 29,376 and 44,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,376 and 44,064 is: 66,096
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,376 : 44,064 = 44,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,376/44,064 = 44,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,376x = 44,064 × 44,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,376x = 1,941,636,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,941,636,096/29,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,096
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