Finding the Third Proportional to 29,632 and 45,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,632 and 45,942 is: 71,229.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,632 : 45,942 = 45,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,632/45,942 = 45,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,632x = 45,942 × 45,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,632x = 2,110,667,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,110,667,364/29,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,229.33
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