Finding the Third Proportional to 29,826 and 41,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,826 and 41,802 is: 58,586.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,826 : 41,802 = 41,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,826/41,802 = 41,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,826x = 41,802 × 41,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,826x = 1,747,407,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,747,407,204/29,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,586.71
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