Finding the Third Proportional to 29,924 and 63,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,924 and 63,004 is: 132,652.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,924 : 63,004 = 63,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,924/63,004 = 63,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,924x = 63,004 × 63,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,924x = 3,969,504,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,969,504,016/29,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,652.85
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