Finding the Third Proportional to 28,334 and 62,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,334 and 62,260 is: 136,807.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,334 : 62,260 = 62,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,334/62,260 = 62,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,334x = 62,260 × 62,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,334x = 3,876,307,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,876,307,600/28,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,807.64
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