Finding the Third Proportional to 29,016 and 62,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,016 and 62,946 is: 136,552.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,016 : 62,946 = 62,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,016/62,946 = 62,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,016x = 62,946 × 62,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,016x = 3,962,198,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,962,198,916/29,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,552.21
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