Finding the Third Proportional to 28,072 and 60,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,072 and 60,644 is: 131,009.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,072 : 60,644 = 60,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,072/60,644 = 60,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,072x = 60,644 × 60,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,072x = 3,677,694,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,677,694,736/28,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,009.36
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