Finding the Third Proportional to 29,940 and 65,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,940 and 65,714 is: 144,232.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,940 : 65,714 = 65,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,940/65,714 = 65,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,940x = 65,714 × 65,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,940x = 4,318,329,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,318,329,796/29,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,232.79
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