Finding the Third Proportional to 29,406 and 63,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,406 and 63,584 is: 137,486.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,406 : 63,584 = 63,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,406/63,584 = 63,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,406x = 63,584 × 63,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,406x = 4,042,925,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,042,925,056/29,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,486.40
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