Finding the Third Proportional to 28,460 and 62,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,460 and 62,104 is: 135,520.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,460 : 62,104 = 62,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,460/62,104 = 62,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,460x = 62,104 × 62,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,460x = 3,856,906,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,856,906,816/28,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,520.27
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