Finding the Third Proportional to 29,425 and 64,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,425 and 64,318 is: 140,588.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,425 : 64,318 = 64,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,425/64,318 = 64,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,425x = 64,318 × 64,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,425x = 4,136,805,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,136,805,124/29,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,588.11
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