Finding the Third Proportional to 28,512 and 62,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,512 and 62,532 is: 137,144.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,512 : 62,532 = 62,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,512/62,532 = 62,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,512x = 62,532 × 62,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,512x = 3,910,251,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,910,251,024/28,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,144.05
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