Finding the Third Proportional to 28,514 and 68,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,514 and 68,693 is: 165,488.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,514 : 68,693 = 68,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,514/68,693 = 68,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,514x = 68,693 × 68,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,514x = 4,718,728,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,718,728,249/28,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,488.12
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