Finding the Third Proportional to 28,926.75 and 63,387.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,926.75 and 63,387.75 is: 138,902.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,926.75 : 63,387.75 = 63,387.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,926.75/63,387.75 = 63,387.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,926.75x = 63,387.75 × 63,387.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,926.75x = 4,018,006,850.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,018,006,850.06/28,926.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,902.81
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