Finding the Third Proportional to 29,790 and 62,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,790 and 62,030 is: 129,161.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,790 : 62,030 = 62,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,790/62,030 = 62,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,790x = 62,030 × 62,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,790x = 3,847,720,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,847,720,900/29,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,161.49
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