Finding the Third Proportional to 29,421 and 64,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,421 and 64,026 is: 139,333.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,421 : 64,026 = 64,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,421/64,026 = 64,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,421x = 64,026 × 64,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,421x = 4,099,328,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,099,328,676/29,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,333.42
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