Finding the Third Proportional to 29,580 and 45,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,580 and 45,798 is: 70,907.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,580 : 45,798 = 45,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,580/45,798 = 45,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,580x = 45,798 × 45,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,580x = 2,097,456,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,097,456,804/29,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,907.94
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