Finding the Third Proportional to 28,878 and 62,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,878 and 62,979 is: 137,348.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,878 : 62,979 = 62,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,878/62,979 = 62,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,878x = 62,979 × 62,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,878x = 3,966,354,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,966,354,441/28,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,348.65
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