Finding the Third Proportional to 28,890 and 62,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,890 and 62,718 is: 136,156.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,890 : 62,718 = 62,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,890/62,718 = 62,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,890x = 62,718 × 62,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,890x = 3,933,547,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,933,547,524/28,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,156.02
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