Finding the Third Proportional to 28,921 and 62,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,921 and 62,972 is: 137,113.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,921 : 62,972 = 62,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,921/62,972 = 62,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,921x = 62,972 × 62,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,921x = 3,965,472,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,965,472,784/28,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,113.96
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