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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,935 and 62,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,935 and 62,730 is: 135,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,935 : 62,730 = 62,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,935/62,730 = 62,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,935x = 62,730 × 62,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,935x = 3,935,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,052,900/28,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,996.30

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