Finding the Third Proportional to 29,058 and 62,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,058 and 62,548 is: 134,635.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,058 : 62,548 = 62,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,058/62,548 = 62,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,058x = 62,548 × 62,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,058x = 3,912,252,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,912,252,304/29,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,635.98
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