Finding the Third Proportional to 29,762 and 46,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,762 and 46,064 is: 71,295.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,762 : 46,064 = 46,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,762/46,064 = 46,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,762x = 46,064 × 46,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,762x = 2,121,892,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,121,892,096/29,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,295.35
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