Finding the Third Proportional to 28,359 and 61,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,359 and 61,050 is: 131,425.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,359 : 61,050 = 61,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,359/61,050 = 61,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,359x = 61,050 × 61,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,359x = 3,727,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,727,102,500/28,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,425.74
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