Finding the Third Proportional to 29,774 and 50,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,774 and 50,709 is: 86,364.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,774 : 50,709 = 50,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,774/50,709 = 50,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,774x = 50,709 × 50,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,774x = 2,571,402,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,571,402,681/29,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,364.03
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