Finding the Third Proportional to 28,220 and 60,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,220 and 60,324 is: 128,950.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,220 : 60,324 = 60,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,220/60,324 = 60,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,220x = 60,324 × 60,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,220x = 3,638,984,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,638,984,976/28,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,950.57
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