Finding the Third Proportional to 29,620 and 65,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,620 and 65,244 is: 143,713.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,620 : 65,244 = 65,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,620/65,244 = 65,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,620x = 65,244 × 65,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,620x = 4,256,779,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,256,779,536/29,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,713.02
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