Finding the Third Proportional to 29,263.50 and 62,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,263.50 and 62,010 is: 131,400.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,263.50 : 62,010 = 62,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,263.50/62,010 = 62,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,263.50x = 62,010 × 62,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,263.50x = 3,845,240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,845,240,100/29,263.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,400.55
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