Finding the Third Proportional to 29,593 and 63,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,593 and 63,578 is: 136,591.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,593 : 63,578 = 63,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,593/63,578 = 63,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,593x = 63,578 × 63,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,593x = 4,042,162,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,042,162,084/29,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,591.83
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