Finding the Third Proportional to 29,714 and 63,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,714 and 63,244 is: 134,610.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,714 : 63,244 = 63,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,714/63,244 = 63,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,714x = 63,244 × 63,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,714x = 3,999,803,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,999,803,536/29,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,610.07
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