Finding the Third Proportional to 29,295 and 63,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,295 and 63,450 is: 137,426.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,295 : 63,450 = 63,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,295/63,450 = 63,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,295x = 63,450 × 63,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,295x = 4,025,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,025,902,500/29,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,426.27
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