Finding the Third Proportional to 29,976 and 65,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,976 and 65,784 is: 144,366.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,976 : 65,784 = 65,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,976/65,784 = 65,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,976x = 65,784 × 65,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,976x = 4,327,534,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,327,534,656/29,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,366.65
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