Finding the Third Proportional to 29,866 and 43,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,866 and 43,934 is: 64,628.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,866 : 43,934 = 43,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,866/43,934 = 43,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,866x = 43,934 × 43,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,866x = 1,930,196,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,930,196,356/29,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,628.55
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