Finding the Third Proportional to 28,749 and 62,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,749 and 62,862 is: 137,452.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,749 : 62,862 = 62,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,749/62,862 = 62,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,749x = 62,862 × 62,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,749x = 3,951,631,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,951,631,044/28,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,452.82
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