Finding the Third Proportional to 29,650.50 and 63,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,650.50 and 63,972 is: 138,021.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,650.50 : 63,972 = 63,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,650.50/63,972 = 63,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,650.50x = 63,972 × 63,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,650.50x = 4,092,416,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,092,416,784/29,650.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,021.85
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