Finding the Third Proportional to 29,716 and 65,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,716 and 65,263 is: 143,332.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,716 : 65,263 = 65,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,716/65,263 = 65,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,716x = 65,263 × 65,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,716x = 4,259,259,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,259,169/29,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,332.18
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