Finding the Third Proportional to 28,372 and 61,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,372 and 61,659 is: 133,999.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,372 : 61,659 = 61,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,372/61,659 = 61,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,372x = 61,659 × 61,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,372x = 3,801,832,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,801,832,281/28,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,999.45
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