Finding the Third Proportional to 29,930 and 44,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,930 and 44,894 is: 67,339.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,930 : 44,894 = 44,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,930/44,894 = 44,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,930x = 44,894 × 44,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,930x = 2,015,471,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,015,471,236/29,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,339.50
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