Finding the Third Proportional to 28,094 and 61,837.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,094 and 61,837.50 is: 136,110.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,094 : 61,837.50 = 61,837.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,094/61,837.50 = 61,837.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,094x = 61,837.50 × 61,837.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,094x = 3,823,876,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,823,876,406.25/28,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,110.07
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