Finding the Third Proportional to 28,230 and 60,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,230 and 60,213 is: 128,430.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,230 : 60,213 = 60,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,230/60,213 = 60,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,230x = 60,213 × 60,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,230x = 3,625,605,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,625,605,369/28,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,430.94
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