Finding the Third Proportional to 29,846 and 63,789
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,846 and 63,789 is: 136,334.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,846 : 63,789 = 63,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,846/63,789 = 63,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,846x = 63,789 × 63,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,846x = 4,069,036,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,069,036,521/29,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,334.40
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