Finding the Third Proportional to 29,154 and 64,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,154 and 64,207.50 is: 141,407.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,154 : 64,207.50 = 64,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,154/64,207.50 = 64,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,154x = 64,207.50 × 64,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,154x = 4,122,603,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,122,603,056.25/29,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,407.80
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