Finding the Third Proportional to 28,991 and 63,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,991 and 63,022 is: 137,000.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,991 : 63,022 = 63,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,991/63,022 = 63,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,991x = 63,022 × 63,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,991x = 3,971,772,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,971,772,484/28,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,000.19
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