Finding the Third Proportional to 29,924 and 65,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,924 and 65,212 is: 142,113.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,924 : 65,212 = 65,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,924/65,212 = 65,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,924x = 65,212 × 65,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,924x = 4,252,604,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,252,604,944/29,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,113.52
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