Finding the Third Proportional to 28,206 and 60,100.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,206 and 60,100.50 is: 128,060.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,206 : 60,100.50 = 60,100.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,206/60,100.50 = 60,100.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,206x = 60,100.50 × 60,100.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,206x = 3,612,070,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,612,070,100.25/28,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,060.35
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