Finding the Third Proportional to 29,399 and 44,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,399 and 44,165 is: 66,347.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,399 : 44,165 = 44,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,399/44,165 = 44,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,399x = 44,165 × 44,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,399x = 1,950,547,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,547,225/29,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,347.40
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