Finding the Third Proportional to 12,581 and 29,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,581 and 29,382 is: 68,619.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,581 : 29,382 = 29,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,581/29,382 = 29,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,581x = 29,382 × 29,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,581x = 863,301,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,301,924/12,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,619.50
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