Finding the Third Proportional to 29,664 and 64,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,664 and 64,800 is: 141,553.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,664 : 64,800 = 64,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,664/64,800 = 64,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,664x = 64,800 × 64,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,664x = 4,199,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,199,040,000/29,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,553.40
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