Finding the Third Proportional to 29,754 and 39,669.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,754 and 39,669.75 is: 52,890.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,754 : 39,669.75 = 39,669.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,754/39,669.75 = 39,669.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,754x = 39,669.75 × 39,669.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,754x = 1,573,689,065.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,689,065.06/29,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,890.00
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