Finding the Third Proportional to 29,280 and 63,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,280 and 63,136 is: 136,139.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,280 : 63,136 = 63,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,280/63,136 = 63,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,280x = 63,136 × 63,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,280x = 3,986,154,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,986,154,496/29,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,139.16
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