Finding the Third Proportional to 28,713 and 63,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,713 and 63,069 is: 138,533.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,713 : 63,069 = 63,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,713/63,069 = 63,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,713x = 63,069 × 63,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,713x = 3,977,698,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,977,698,761/28,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,533.03
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