Finding the Third Proportional to 28,306 and 59,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,306 and 59,366 is: 124,507.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,306 : 59,366 = 59,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,306/59,366 = 59,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,306x = 59,366 × 59,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,306x = 3,524,321,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,524,321,956/28,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,507.95
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