Finding the Third Proportional to 29,255 and 57,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,255 and 57,051 is: 111,256.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,255 : 57,051 = 57,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,255/57,051 = 57,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,255x = 57,051 × 57,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,255x = 3,254,816,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,254,816,601/29,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,256.76
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