Finding the Third Proportional to 29,548 and 62,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,548 and 62,744 is: 133,234.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,548 : 62,744 = 62,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,548/62,744 = 62,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,548x = 62,744 × 62,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,548x = 3,936,809,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,936,809,536/29,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,234.38
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