Finding the Third Proportional to 28,908 and 62,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,908 and 62,128 is: 133,523.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,908 : 62,128 = 62,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,908/62,128 = 62,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,908x = 62,128 × 62,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,908x = 3,859,888,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,859,888,384/28,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,523.19
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