Finding the Third Proportional to 29,573 and 45,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,573 and 45,817 is: 70,983.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,573 : 45,817 = 45,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,573/45,817 = 45,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,573x = 45,817 × 45,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,573x = 2,099,197,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,099,197,489/29,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,983.58
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