Finding the Third Proportional to 29,868 and 40,587.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,868 and 40,587.75 is: 55,154.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,868 : 40,587.75 = 40,587.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,868/40,587.75 = 40,587.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,868x = 40,587.75 × 40,587.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,868x = 1,647,365,450.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,365,450.06/29,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,154.86
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