Finding the Third Proportional to 28,926 and 62,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,926 and 62,280 is: 134,093.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,926 : 62,280 = 62,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,926/62,280 = 62,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,926x = 62,280 × 62,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,926x = 3,878,798,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,878,798,400/28,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,093.84
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