Finding the Third Proportional to 28,366 and 61,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,366 and 61,707 is: 134,236.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,366 : 61,707 = 61,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,366/61,707 = 61,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,366x = 61,707 × 61,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,366x = 3,807,753,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,807,753,849/28,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,236.55
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