Finding the Third Proportional to 29,160 and 63,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,160 and 63,666 is: 139,004.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,160 : 63,666 = 63,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,160/63,666 = 63,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,160x = 63,666 × 63,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,160x = 4,053,359,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,053,359,556/29,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,004.10
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