Finding the Third Proportional to 29,306 and 63,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,306 and 63,796 is: 138,877.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,306 : 63,796 = 63,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,306/63,796 = 63,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,306x = 63,796 × 63,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,306x = 4,069,929,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,069,929,616/29,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,877.01
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