Finding the Third Proportional to 29,500 and 45,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,500 and 45,680 is: 70,734.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,500 : 45,680 = 45,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,500/45,680 = 45,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,500x = 45,680 × 45,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,500x = 2,086,662,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,086,662,400/29,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,734.32
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