Finding the Third Proportional to 29,006 and 63,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,006 and 63,338 is: 138,305.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,006 : 63,338 = 63,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,006/63,338 = 63,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,006x = 63,338 × 63,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,006x = 4,011,702,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,011,702,244/29,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,305.95
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