Finding the Third Proportional to 29,624 and 41,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,624 and 41,664 is: 58,597.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,624 : 41,664 = 41,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,624/41,664 = 41,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,624x = 41,664 × 41,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,624x = 1,735,888,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,735,888,896/29,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,597.38
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