Finding the Third Proportional to 29,602.50 and 61,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,602.50 and 61,941 is: 129,606.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,602.50 : 61,941 = 61,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,602.50/61,941 = 61,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,602.50x = 61,941 × 61,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,602.50x = 3,836,687,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,836,687,481/29,602.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,606.87
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