Finding the Third Proportional to 29,996 and 44,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,996 and 44,746 is: 66,749.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,996 : 44,746 = 44,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,996/44,746 = 44,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,996x = 44,746 × 44,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,996x = 2,002,204,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,204,516/29,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,749.05
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