Finding the Third Proportional to 28,920 and 63,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,920 and 63,130 is: 137,807.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,920 : 63,130 = 63,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,920/63,130 = 63,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,920x = 63,130 × 63,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,920x = 3,985,396,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,985,396,900/28,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,807.64
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