Finding the Third Proportional to 29,590 and 47,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,590 and 47,070 is: 74,876.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,590 : 47,070 = 47,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,590/47,070 = 47,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,590x = 47,070 × 47,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,590x = 2,215,584,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,215,584,900/29,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,876.14
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