Finding the Third Proportional to 29,512 and 44,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,512 and 44,380 is: 66,738.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,512 : 44,380 = 44,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,512/44,380 = 44,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,512x = 44,380 × 44,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,512x = 1,969,584,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,969,584,400/29,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,738.43
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