Finding the Third Proportional to 29,871 and 46,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,871 and 46,251 is: 71,613.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,871 : 46,251 = 46,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,871/46,251 = 46,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,871x = 46,251 × 46,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,871x = 2,139,155,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,139,155,001/29,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,613.10
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