Finding the Third Proportional to 29,844 and 65,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,844 and 65,013 is: 141,626.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,844 : 65,013 = 65,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,844/65,013 = 65,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,844x = 65,013 × 65,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,844x = 4,226,690,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,226,690,169/29,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,626.13
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