Finding the Third Proportional to 28,475.50 and 66,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,475.50 and 66,531 is: 155,445.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,475.50 : 66,531 = 66,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,475.50/66,531 = 66,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,475.50x = 66,531 × 66,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,475.50x = 4,426,373,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,426,373,961/28,475.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,445.00
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