Finding the Third Proportional to 29,804 and 39,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,804 and 39,756 is: 53,031.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,804 : 39,756 = 39,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,804/39,756 = 39,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,804x = 39,756 × 39,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,804x = 1,580,539,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,580,539,536/29,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,031.12
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