Finding the Third Proportional to 29,198 and 60,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,198 and 60,470 is: 125,235.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,198 : 60,470 = 60,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,198/60,470 = 60,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,198x = 60,470 × 60,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,198x = 3,656,620,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,656,620,900/29,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,235.32
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