Finding the Third Proportional to 29,383.50 and 61,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,383.50 and 61,791 is: 129,941.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,383.50 : 61,791 = 61,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,383.50/61,791 = 61,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,383.50x = 61,791 × 61,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,383.50x = 3,818,127,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,818,127,681/29,383.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,941.21
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