Finding the Third Proportional to 29,560 and 44,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,560 and 44,340 is: 66,510
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,560 : 44,340 = 44,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,560/44,340 = 44,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,560x = 44,340 × 44,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,560x = 1,966,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,966,035,600/29,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,510
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