Finding the Third Proportional to 28,105 and 58,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,105 and 58,807 is: 123,047.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,105 : 58,807 = 58,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,105/58,807 = 58,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,105x = 58,807 × 58,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,105x = 3,458,263,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,458,263,249/28,105 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,047.97
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