Finding the Third Proportional to 29,592 and 64,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,592 and 64,638 is: 141,189.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,592 : 64,638 = 64,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,592/64,638 = 64,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,592x = 64,638 × 64,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,592x = 4,178,071,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,178,071,044/29,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,189.21
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