Finding the Third Proportional to 29,120 and 68,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,120 and 68,453 is: 160,913.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,120 : 68,453 = 68,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,120/68,453 = 68,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,120x = 68,453 × 68,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,120x = 4,685,813,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,685,813,209/29,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,913.92
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