Finding the Third Proportional to 29,414 and 44,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,414 and 44,187 is: 66,379.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,414 : 44,187 = 44,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,414/44,187 = 44,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,414x = 44,187 × 44,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,414x = 1,952,490,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,952,490,969/29,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,379.65
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