Finding the Third Proportional to 29,166 and 63,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,166 and 63,678 is: 139,027.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,166 : 63,678 = 63,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,166/63,678 = 63,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,166x = 63,678 × 63,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,166x = 4,054,887,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,054,887,684/29,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,027.90
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