Finding the Third Proportional to 29,550 and 44,218.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,550 and 44,218.50 is: 66,168.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,550 : 44,218.50 = 44,218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,550/44,218.50 = 44,218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,550x = 44,218.50 × 44,218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,550x = 1,955,275,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,275,742.25/29,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,168.38
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