Finding the Third Proportional to 28,742 and 62,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,742 and 62,831 is: 137,350.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,742 : 62,831 = 62,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,742/62,831 = 62,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,742x = 62,831 × 62,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,742x = 3,947,734,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,947,734,561/28,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,350.73
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