Finding the Third Proportional to 29,776.50 and 59,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,776.50 and 59,553 is: 119,106
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,776.50 : 59,553 = 59,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,776.50/59,553 = 59,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,776.50x = 59,553 × 59,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,776.50x = 3,546,559,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,546,559,809/29,776.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,106
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