Finding the Third Proportional to 29,922 and 65,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,922 and 65,676 is: 144,152.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,922 : 65,676 = 65,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,922/65,676 = 65,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,922x = 65,676 × 65,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,922x = 4,313,336,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,313,336,976/29,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,152.70
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