Finding the Third Proportional to 29,331 and 62,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,331 and 62,298 is: 132,318.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,331 : 62,298 = 62,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,331/62,298 = 62,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,331x = 62,298 × 62,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,331x = 3,881,040,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,881,040,804/29,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,318.73
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