Finding the Third Proportional to 29,260 and 64,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,260 and 64,072 is: 140,301.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,260 : 64,072 = 64,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,260/64,072 = 64,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,260x = 64,072 × 64,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,260x = 4,105,221,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,105,221,184/29,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,301.48
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