Finding the Third Proportional to 29,797 and 43,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,797 and 43,871 is: 64,592.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,797 : 43,871 = 43,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,797/43,871 = 43,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,797x = 43,871 × 43,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,797x = 1,924,664,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,924,664,641/29,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,592.56
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