Finding the Third Proportional to 29,178 and 64,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,178 and 64,029 is: 140,506.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,178 : 64,029 = 64,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,178/64,029 = 64,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,178x = 64,029 × 64,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,178x = 4,099,712,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,099,712,841/29,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,506.99
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