Finding the Third Proportional to 29,236 and 64,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,236 and 64,303 is: 141,430.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,236 : 64,303 = 64,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,236/64,303 = 64,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,236x = 64,303 × 64,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,236x = 4,134,875,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,134,875,809/29,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,430.97
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