Finding the Third Proportional to 28,214 and 63,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,214 and 63,112 is: 141,175.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,214 : 63,112 = 63,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,214/63,112 = 63,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,214x = 63,112 × 63,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,214x = 3,983,124,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,983,124,544/28,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,175.46
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