Finding the Third Proportional to 29,706 and 61,861.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,706 and 61,861.50 is: 128,823.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,706 : 61,861.50 = 61,861.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,706/61,861.50 = 61,861.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,706x = 61,861.50 × 61,861.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,706x = 3,826,845,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,845,182.25/29,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,823.98
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