Finding the Third Proportional to 29,973.75 and 65,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,973.75 and 65,658 is: 143,824.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,973.75 : 65,658 = 65,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,973.75/65,658 = 65,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,973.75x = 65,658 × 65,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,973.75x = 4,310,972,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,310,972,964/29,973.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,824.95
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