Finding the Third Proportional to 29,810 and 41,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,810 and 41,774 is: 58,539.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,810 : 41,774 = 41,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,810/41,774 = 41,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,810x = 41,774 × 41,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,810x = 1,745,067,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,745,067,076/29,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,539.65
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