Finding the Third Proportional to 29,592 and 63,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,592 and 63,576 is: 136,587.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,592 : 63,576 = 63,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,592/63,576 = 63,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,592x = 63,576 × 63,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,592x = 4,041,907,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,041,907,776/29,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,587.85
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