Finding the Third Proportional to 29,524.50 and 64,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,524.50 and 64,881 is: 142,578
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,524.50 : 64,881 = 64,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,524.50/64,881 = 64,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,524.50x = 64,881 × 64,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,524.50x = 4,209,544,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,209,544,161/29,524.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,578
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