Finding the Third Proportional to 28,889 and 62,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,889 and 62,516 is: 135,285.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,889 : 62,516 = 62,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,889/62,516 = 62,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,889x = 62,516 × 62,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,889x = 3,908,250,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,908,250,256/28,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,285.07
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