Finding the Third Proportional to 29,504 and 44,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,504 and 44,288 is: 66,480.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,504 : 44,288 = 44,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,504/44,288 = 44,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,504x = 44,288 × 44,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,504x = 1,961,426,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,961,426,944/29,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,480.03
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