Finding the Third Proportional to 28,295 and 62,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,295 and 62,238 is: 136,899.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,295 : 62,238 = 62,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,295/62,238 = 62,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,295x = 62,238 × 62,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,295x = 3,873,568,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,873,568,644/28,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,899.40
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