Finding the Third Proportional to 29,600 and 63,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,600 and 63,412 is: 135,847.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,600 : 63,412 = 63,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,600/63,412 = 63,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,600x = 63,412 × 63,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,600x = 4,021,081,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,021,081,744/29,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,847.36
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