Finding the Third Proportional to 29,776 and 63,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,776 and 63,008 is: 133,329.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,776 : 63,008 = 63,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,776/63,008 = 63,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,776x = 63,008 × 63,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,776x = 3,970,008,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,970,008,064/29,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,329.13
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