Finding the Third Proportional to 28,950 and 63,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,950 and 63,084 is: 137,464.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,950 : 63,084 = 63,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,950/63,084 = 63,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,950x = 63,084 × 63,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,950x = 3,979,591,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,979,591,056/28,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,464.29
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