Finding the Third Proportional to 29,140 and 63,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,140 and 63,884 is: 140,053.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,140 : 63,884 = 63,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,140/63,884 = 63,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,140x = 63,884 × 63,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,140x = 4,081,165,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,081,165,456/29,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,053.72
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