Finding the Third Proportional to 28,210 and 60,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,210 and 60,668 is: 130,471.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,210 : 60,668 = 60,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,210/60,668 = 60,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,210x = 60,668 × 60,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,210x = 3,680,606,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,680,606,224/28,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,471.68
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