Finding the Third Proportional to 29,980 and 44,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,980 and 44,970 is: 67,455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,980 : 44,970 = 44,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,980/44,970 = 44,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,980x = 44,970 × 44,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,980x = 2,022,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,022,300,900/29,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,455
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