Finding the Third Proportional to 29,066 and 62,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,066 and 62,778 is: 135,590.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,066 : 62,778 = 62,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,066/62,778 = 62,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,066x = 62,778 × 62,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,066x = 3,941,077,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,941,077,284/29,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,590.63
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