Finding the Third Proportional to 28,245 and 58,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,245 and 58,833 is: 122,546.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,245 : 58,833 = 58,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,245/58,833 = 58,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,245x = 58,833 × 58,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,245x = 3,461,321,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,461,321,889/28,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,546.36
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