Finding the Third Proportional to 29,554 and 64,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,554 and 64,292 is: 139,861.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,554 : 64,292 = 64,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,554/64,292 = 64,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,554x = 64,292 × 64,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,554x = 4,133,461,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,133,461,264/29,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,861.31
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