Finding the Third Proportional to 29,428 and 44,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,428 and 44,412 is: 67,025.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,428 : 44,412 = 44,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,428/44,412 = 44,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,428x = 44,412 × 44,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,428x = 1,972,425,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,972,425,744/29,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,025.48
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