Finding the Third Proportional to 29,376 and 65,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,376 and 65,475 is: 145,934.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,376 : 65,475 = 65,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,376/65,475 = 65,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,376x = 65,475 × 65,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,376x = 4,286,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,286,975,625/29,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,934.63
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