Finding the Third Proportional to 28,356 and 62,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,356 and 62,087 is: 135,942.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,356 : 62,087 = 62,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,356/62,087 = 62,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,356x = 62,087 × 62,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,356x = 3,854,795,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,854,795,569/28,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,942.85
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