Finding the Third Proportional to 29,325 and 57,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,325 and 57,183 is: 111,505.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,325 : 57,183 = 57,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,325/57,183 = 57,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,325x = 57,183 × 57,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,325x = 3,269,895,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,269,895,489/29,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,505.39
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