Finding the Third Proportional to 29,538 and 43,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,538 and 43,443 is: 63,893.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,538 : 43,443 = 43,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,538/43,443 = 43,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,538x = 43,443 × 43,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,538x = 1,887,294,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,294,249/29,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,893.77
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