Finding the Third Proportional to 29,932 and 46,954.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,932 and 46,954.50 is: 73,657.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,932 : 46,954.50 = 46,954.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,932/46,954.50 = 46,954.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,932x = 46,954.50 × 46,954.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,932x = 2,204,725,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,725,070.25/29,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,657.79
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