Finding the Third Proportional to 29,342 and 63,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,342 and 63,361 is: 136,821.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,342 : 63,361 = 63,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,342/63,361 = 63,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,342x = 63,361 × 63,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,342x = 4,014,616,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,014,616,321/29,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,821.50
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