Finding the Third Proportional to 28,826 and 62,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,826 and 62,096 is: 133,765.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,826 : 62,096 = 62,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,826/62,096 = 62,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,826x = 62,096 × 62,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,826x = 3,855,913,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,855,913,216/28,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,765.12
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