Finding the Third Proportional to 29,718 and 65,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,718 and 65,106 is: 142,633.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,718 : 65,106 = 65,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,718/65,106 = 65,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,718x = 65,106 × 65,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,718x = 4,238,791,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,238,791,236/29,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,633.80
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