Finding the Third Proportional to 28,791 and 62,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,791 and 62,970 is: 137,724.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,791 : 62,970 = 62,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,791/62,970 = 62,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,791x = 62,970 × 62,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,791x = 3,965,220,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,965,220,900/28,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,724.32
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