Finding the Third Proportional to 29,767.50 and 59,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,767.50 and 59,535 is: 119,070
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,767.50 : 59,535 = 59,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,767.50/59,535 = 59,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,767.50x = 59,535 × 59,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,767.50x = 3,544,416,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,544,416,225/29,767.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,070
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