Finding the Third Proportional to 29,332 and 60,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,332 and 60,752 is: 125,828.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,332 : 60,752 = 60,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,332/60,752 = 60,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,332x = 60,752 × 60,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,332x = 3,690,805,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,690,805,504/29,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,828.63
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