Finding the Third Proportional to 28,388 and 59,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,388 and 59,717 is: 125,620.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,388 : 59,717 = 59,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,388/59,717 = 59,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,388x = 59,717 × 59,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,388x = 3,566,120,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,566,120,089/28,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,620.69
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