Finding the Third Proportional to 29,520 and 64,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,520 and 64,224 is: 139,726.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,520 : 64,224 = 64,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,520/64,224 = 64,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,520x = 64,224 × 64,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,520x = 4,124,722,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,124,722,176/29,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,726.36
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