Finding the Third Proportional to 29,994 and 46,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,994 and 46,563 is: 72,284.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,994 : 46,563 = 46,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,994/46,563 = 46,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,994x = 46,563 × 46,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,994x = 2,168,112,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,168,112,969/29,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,284.89
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