Finding the Third Proportional to 29,326 and 63,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,326 and 63,214 is: 136,261.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,326 : 63,214 = 63,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,326/63,214 = 63,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,326x = 63,214 × 63,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,326x = 3,996,009,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,996,009,796/29,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,261.67
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