Finding the Third Proportional to 28,965 and 63,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,965 and 63,465 is: 139,057.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,965 : 63,465 = 63,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,965/63,465 = 63,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,965x = 63,465 × 63,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,965x = 4,027,806,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,027,806,225/28,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,057.70
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