Finding the Third Proportional to 29,376 and 62,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,376 and 62,964 is: 134,955.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,376 : 62,964 = 62,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,376/62,964 = 62,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,376x = 62,964 × 62,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,376x = 3,964,465,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,964,465,296/29,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,955.93
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