Finding the Third Proportional to 28,008 and 60,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,008 and 60,264 is: 129,668.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,008 : 60,264 = 60,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,008/60,264 = 60,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,008x = 60,264 × 60,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,008x = 3,631,749,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,631,749,696/28,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,668.30
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