Finding the Third Proportional to 29,664 and 45,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,664 and 45,916 is: 71,071.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,664 : 45,916 = 45,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,664/45,916 = 45,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,664x = 45,916 × 45,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,664x = 2,108,279,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,108,279,056/29,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,071.97
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