Finding the Third Proportional to 28.88 and 59.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 28.88 and 59.63 is: 123.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28.88 : 59.63 = 59.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28.88/59.63 = 59.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28.88x = 59.63 × 59.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28.88x = 3,555.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,555.14/28.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123.12
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