Finding the Third Proportional to 29,320 and 61,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,320 and 61,520 is: 129,082.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,320 : 61,520 = 61,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,320/61,520 = 61,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,320x = 61,520 × 61,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,320x = 3,784,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,784,710,400/29,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,082.89
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