Finding the Third Proportional to 29,578 and 71,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,578 and 71,380 is: 172,259.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,578 : 71,380 = 71,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,578/71,380 = 71,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,578x = 71,380 × 71,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,578x = 5,095,104,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,095,104,400/29,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,259.94
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