Finding the Third Proportional to 29,746 and 43,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,746 and 43,800 is: 64,494.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,746 : 43,800 = 43,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,746/43,800 = 43,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,746x = 43,800 × 43,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,746x = 1,918,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,918,440,000/29,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,494.05
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