Finding the Third Proportional to 29,164 and 63,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,164 and 63,674 is: 139,019.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,164 : 63,674 = 63,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,164/63,674 = 63,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,164x = 63,674 × 63,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,164x = 4,054,378,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,054,378,276/29,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,019.97
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