Finding the Third Proportional to 29,316 and 63,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,316 and 63,348 is: 136,886.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,316 : 63,348 = 63,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,316/63,348 = 63,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,316x = 63,348 × 63,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,316x = 4,012,969,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,012,969,104/29,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,886.65
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