Finding the Third Proportional to 29,628 and 43,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,628 and 43,026 is: 62,482.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,628 : 43,026 = 43,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,628/43,026 = 43,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,628x = 43,026 × 43,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,628x = 1,851,236,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,236,676/29,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,482.67
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