Finding the Third Proportional to 29,455 and 63,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,455 and 63,324 is: 136,137.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,455 : 63,324 = 63,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,455/63,324 = 63,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,455x = 63,324 × 63,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,455x = 4,009,928,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,009,928,976/29,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,137.46
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