Finding the Third Proportional to 29,692 and 45,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,692 and 45,658 is: 70,209.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,692 : 45,658 = 45,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,692/45,658 = 45,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,692x = 45,658 × 45,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,692x = 2,084,652,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,084,652,964/29,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,209.25
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