Finding the Third Proportional to 29,864 and 59,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,864 and 59,728 is: 119,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,864 : 59,728 = 59,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,864/59,728 = 59,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,864x = 59,728 × 59,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,864x = 3,567,433,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,567,433,984/29,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,456
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