Finding the Third Proportional to 29,618 and 63,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,618 and 63,332 is: 135,422.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,618 : 63,332 = 63,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,618/63,332 = 63,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,618x = 63,332 × 63,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,618x = 4,010,942,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,010,942,224/29,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,422.45
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