Finding the Third Proportional to 29,468 and 60,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,468 and 60,664 is: 124,885.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,468 : 60,664 = 60,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,468/60,664 = 60,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,468x = 60,664 × 60,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,468x = 3,680,120,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,680,120,896/29,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,885.33
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