Finding the Third Proportional to 29,824 and 44,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,824 and 44,736 is: 67,104
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,824 : 44,736 = 44,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,824/44,736 = 44,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,824x = 44,736 × 44,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,824x = 2,001,309,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,309,696/29,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,104
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