Finding the Third Proportional to 29,750 and 43,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,750 and 43,632 is: 63,991.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,750 : 43,632 = 43,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,750/43,632 = 43,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,750x = 43,632 × 43,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,750x = 1,903,751,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,751,424/29,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,991.64
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