Finding the Third Proportional to 28,134.84 and 41,985.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,134.84 and 41,985.84 is: 62,655.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,134.84 : 41,985.84 = 41,985.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,134.84/41,985.84 = 41,985.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,134.84x = 41,985.84 × 41,985.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,134.84x = 1,762,811,075.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,762,811,075.40/28,134.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,655.80
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