Finding the Third Proportional to 29,306 and 64,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,306 and 64,228 is: 140,764.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,306 : 64,228 = 64,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,306/64,228 = 64,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,306x = 64,228 × 64,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,306x = 4,125,235,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,125,235,984/29,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,764.21
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