Finding the Third Proportional to 29,942 and 63,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,942 and 63,535 is: 134,817.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,942 : 63,535 = 63,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,942/63,535 = 63,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,942x = 63,535 × 63,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,942x = 4,036,696,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,036,696,225/29,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,817.19
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