Finding the Third Proportional to 29,894 and 62,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,894 and 62,884 is: 132,280.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,894 : 62,884 = 62,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,894/62,884 = 62,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,894x = 62,884 × 62,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,894x = 3,954,397,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,954,397,456/29,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,280.64
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