Finding the Third Proportional to 29,834 and 41,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,834 and 41,821 is: 58,624.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,834 : 41,821 = 41,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,834/41,821 = 41,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,834x = 41,821 × 41,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,834x = 1,748,996,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,748,996,041/29,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,624.26
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