Finding the Third Proportional to 28,207 and 60,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,207 and 60,667 is: 130,481.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,207 : 60,667 = 60,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,207/60,667 = 60,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,207x = 60,667 × 60,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,207x = 3,680,484,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,680,484,889/28,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,481.26
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