Finding the Third Proportional to 29,719 and 64,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,719 and 64,769 is: 141,156.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,719 : 64,769 = 64,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,719/64,769 = 64,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,719x = 64,769 × 64,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,719x = 4,195,023,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,195,023,361/29,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,156.28
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