Finding the Third Proportional to 29,552 and 44,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,552 and 44,328 is: 66,492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,552 : 44,328 = 44,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,552/44,328 = 44,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,552x = 44,328 × 44,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,552x = 1,964,971,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,971,584/29,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,492
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