Finding the Third Proportional to 29,908 and 43,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,908 and 43,470 is: 63,181.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,908 : 43,470 = 43,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,908/43,470 = 43,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,908x = 43,470 × 43,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,908x = 1,889,640,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,889,640,900/29,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,181.79
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