Finding the Third Proportional to 29,952 and 46,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,952 and 46,569 is: 72,404.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,952 : 46,569 = 46,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,952/46,569 = 46,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,952x = 46,569 × 46,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,952x = 2,168,671,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,168,671,761/29,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,404.91
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