Finding the Third Proportional to 29,850 and 62,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,850 and 62,772 is: 132,004.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,850 : 62,772 = 62,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,850/62,772 = 62,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,850x = 62,772 × 62,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,850x = 3,940,323,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,940,323,984/29,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,004.15
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