Finding the Third Proportional to 29,970 and 41,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,970 and 41,987 is: 58,822.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,970 : 41,987 = 41,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,970/41,987 = 41,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,970x = 41,987 × 41,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,970x = 1,762,908,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,762,908,169/29,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,822.43
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