Finding the Third Proportional to 29,588 and 64,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,588 and 64,656 is: 141,286.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,588 : 64,656 = 64,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,588/64,656 = 64,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,588x = 64,656 × 64,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,588x = 4,180,398,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,180,398,336/29,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,286.95
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