Finding the Third Proportional to 29,238 and 64,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,238 and 64,308 is: 141,443.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,238 : 64,308 = 64,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,238/64,308 = 64,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,238x = 64,308 × 64,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,238x = 4,135,518,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,135,518,864/29,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,443.29
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