Finding the Third Proportional to 20,006 and 28,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,006 and 28,500 is: 40,600.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,006 : 28,500 = 28,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,006/28,500 = 28,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,006x = 28,500 × 28,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,006x = 812,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,250,000/20,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,600.32
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