Finding the Third Proportional to 29,118 and 62,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,118 and 62,391 is: 133,684.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,118 : 62,391 = 62,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,118/62,391 = 62,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,118x = 62,391 × 62,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,118x = 3,892,636,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,892,636,881/29,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,684.90
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