Finding the Third Proportional to 28,194 and 61,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,194 and 61,246.50 is: 133,047.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,194 : 61,246.50 = 61,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,194/61,246.50 = 61,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,194x = 61,246.50 × 61,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,194x = 3,751,133,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,751,133,762.25/28,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,047.24
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