Finding the Third Proportional to 29,498 and 63,691.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,498 and 63,691.50 is: 137,521.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,498 : 63,691.50 = 63,691.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,498/63,691.50 = 63,691.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,498x = 63,691.50 × 63,691.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,498x = 4,056,607,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,056,607,172.25/29,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,521.43
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