Finding the Third Proportional to 28,223 and 60,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,223 and 60,334 is: 128,979.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,223 : 60,334 = 60,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,223/60,334 = 60,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,223x = 60,334 × 60,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,223x = 3,640,191,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,640,191,556/28,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,979.61
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