Finding the Third Proportional to 29,418 and 63,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,418 and 63,778 is: 138,270.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,418 : 63,778 = 63,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,418/63,778 = 63,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,418x = 63,778 × 63,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,418x = 4,067,633,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,067,633,284/29,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,270.22
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