Finding the Third Proportional to 29,811 and 66,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,811 and 66,183 is: 146,931.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,811 : 66,183 = 66,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,811/66,183 = 66,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,811x = 66,183 × 66,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,811x = 4,380,189,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,380,189,489/29,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,931.99
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