Finding the Third Proportional to 29,690 and 60,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,690 and 60,475 is: 123,180.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,690 : 60,475 = 60,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,690/60,475 = 60,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,690x = 60,475 × 60,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,690x = 3,657,225,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,657,225,625/29,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,180.38
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