Finding the Third Proportional to 29,886 and 43,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,886 and 43,590 is: 63,577.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,886 : 43,590 = 43,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,886/43,590 = 43,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,886x = 43,590 × 43,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,886x = 1,900,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,900,088,100/29,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,577.87
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