Finding the Third Proportional to 29,750 and 61,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,750 and 61,964 is: 129,060.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,750 : 61,964 = 61,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,750/61,964 = 61,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,750x = 61,964 × 61,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,750x = 3,839,537,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,839,537,296/29,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,060.08
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