Finding the Third Proportional to 28,296 and 76,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,296 and 76,950 is: 209,262.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,296 : 76,950 = 76,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,296/76,950 = 76,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,296x = 76,950 × 76,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,296x = 5,921,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,921,302,500/28,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,262.88
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