Finding the Third Proportional to 29,444 and 43,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,444 and 43,766 is: 65,054.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,444 : 43,766 = 43,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,444/43,766 = 43,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,444x = 43,766 × 43,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,444x = 1,915,462,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,915,462,756/29,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,054.43
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