Finding the Third Proportional to 29,494 and 63,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,494 and 63,680 is: 137,490.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,494 : 63,680 = 63,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,494/63,680 = 63,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,494x = 63,680 × 63,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,494x = 4,055,142,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,055,142,400/29,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,490.42
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