Finding the Third Proportional to 28,285.75 and 55,857.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,285.75 and 55,857.75 is: 110,306.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,285.75 : 55,857.75 = 55,857.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,285.75/55,857.75 = 55,857.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,285.75x = 55,857.75 × 55,857.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,285.75x = 3,120,088,235.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,120,088,235.06/28,285.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,306.01
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