Finding the Third Proportional to 29,146 and 60,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,146 and 60,364 is: 125,019.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,146 : 60,364 = 60,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,146/60,364 = 60,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,146x = 60,364 × 60,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,146x = 3,643,812,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,643,812,496/29,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,019.30
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