Finding the Third Proportional to 29,549 and 60,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,549 and 60,232 is: 122,775.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,549 : 60,232 = 60,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,549/60,232 = 60,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,549x = 60,232 × 60,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,549x = 3,627,893,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,627,893,824/29,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,775.52
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