Finding the Third Proportional to 29,674 and 44,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,674 and 44,637 is: 67,145.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,674 : 44,637 = 44,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,674/44,637 = 44,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,674x = 44,637 × 44,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,674x = 1,992,461,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,461,769/29,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,145.04
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