Finding the Third Proportional to 29,364 and 71,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,364 and 71,022 is: 171,779.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,364 : 71,022 = 71,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,364/71,022 = 71,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,364x = 71,022 × 71,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,364x = 5,044,124,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,044,124,484/29,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,779.20
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