Finding the Third Proportional to 29,430 and 44,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,430 and 44,415 is: 67,029.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,430 : 44,415 = 44,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,430/44,415 = 44,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,430x = 44,415 × 44,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,430x = 1,972,692,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,972,692,225/29,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,029.98
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