Finding the Third Proportional to 28,349 and 61,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,349 and 61,878 is: 135,062.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,349 : 61,878 = 61,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,349/61,878 = 61,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,349x = 61,878 × 61,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,349x = 3,828,886,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,828,886,884/28,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,062.50
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