Finding the Third Proportional to 29,714 and 65,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,714 and 65,260 is: 143,328.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,714 : 65,260 = 65,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,714/65,260 = 65,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,714x = 65,260 × 65,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,714x = 4,258,867,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,258,867,600/29,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,328.65
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