Finding the Third Proportional to 29,484 and 62,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,484 and 62,424 is: 132,165.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,484 : 62,424 = 62,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,484/62,424 = 62,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,484x = 62,424 × 62,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,484x = 3,896,755,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,896,755,776/29,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,165.10
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