Finding the Third Proportional to 29,880 and 44,133.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,880 and 44,133.75 is: 65,187.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,880 : 44,133.75 = 44,133.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,880/44,133.75 = 44,133.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,880x = 44,133.75 × 44,133.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,880x = 1,947,787,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,787,889.06/29,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,187.01
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