Finding the Third Proportional to 29,466 and 63,599.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,466 and 63,599.63 is: 137,273.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,466 : 63,599.63 = 63,599.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,466/63,599.63 = 63,599.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,466x = 63,599.63 × 63,599.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,466x = 4,044,912,300.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,044,912,300.14/29,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,273.89
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