Finding the Third Proportional to 29,710 and 64,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,710 and 64,546 is: 140,228.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,710 : 64,546 = 64,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,710/64,546 = 64,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,710x = 64,546 × 64,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,710x = 4,166,186,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,166,186,116/29,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,228.41
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