Finding the Third Proportional to 29,770.50 and 59,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,770.50 and 59,541 is: 119,082
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,770.50 : 59,541 = 59,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,770.50/59,541 = 59,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,770.50x = 59,541 × 59,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,770.50x = 3,545,130,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,545,130,681/29,770.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,082
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