Finding the Third Proportional to 29,544 and 43,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,544 and 43,883 is: 65,181.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,544 : 43,883 = 43,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,544/43,883 = 43,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,544x = 43,883 × 43,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,544x = 1,925,717,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,925,717,689/29,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,181.35
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