Finding the Third Proportional to 29,912 and 65,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,912 and 65,080 is: 141,595.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,912 : 65,080 = 65,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,912/65,080 = 65,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,912x = 65,080 × 65,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,912x = 4,235,406,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,235,406,400/29,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,595.56
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