Finding the Third Proportional to 29,540 and 43,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,540 and 43,446 is: 63,898.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,540 : 43,446 = 43,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,540/43,446 = 43,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,540x = 43,446 × 43,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,540x = 1,887,554,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,554,916/29,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,898.27
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