Finding the Third Proportional to 28,346.50 and 61,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,346.50 and 61,874 is: 135,056.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,346.50 : 61,874 = 61,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,346.50/61,874 = 61,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,346.50x = 61,874 × 61,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,346.50x = 3,828,391,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,828,391,876/28,346.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,056.95
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