Finding the Third Proportional to 29,612 and 63,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,612 and 63,616 is: 136,667.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,612 : 63,616 = 63,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,612/63,616 = 63,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,612x = 63,616 × 63,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,612x = 4,046,995,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,046,995,456/29,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,667.41
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