Finding the Third Proportional to 28,074 and 61,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,074 and 61,428 is: 134,409.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,074 : 61,428 = 61,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,074/61,428 = 61,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,074x = 61,428 × 61,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,074x = 3,773,399,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,773,399,184/28,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,409.03
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