Finding the Third Proportional to 29,435 and 63,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,435 and 63,079 is: 135,177.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,435 : 63,079 = 63,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,435/63,079 = 63,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,435x = 63,079 × 63,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,435x = 3,978,960,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,978,960,241/29,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,177.86
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