Finding the Third Proportional to 29,988 and 44,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,988 and 44,010 is: 64,588.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,988 : 44,010 = 44,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,988/44,010 = 44,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,988x = 44,010 × 44,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,988x = 1,936,880,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,880,100/29,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,588.51
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