Finding the Third Proportional to 28,354 and 61,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,354 and 61,041 is: 131,410.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,354 : 61,041 = 61,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,354/61,041 = 61,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,354x = 61,041 × 61,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,354x = 3,726,003,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,726,003,681/28,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,410.16
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