Finding the Third Proportional to 29,982 and 45,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,982 and 45,513 is: 69,089.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,982 : 45,513 = 45,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,982/45,513 = 45,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,982x = 45,513 × 45,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,982x = 2,071,433,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,071,433,169/29,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,089.23
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