Finding the Third Proportional to 28,530 and 60,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,530 and 60,759 is: 129,395.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,530 : 60,759 = 60,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,530/60,759 = 60,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,530x = 60,759 × 60,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,530x = 3,691,656,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,691,656,081/28,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,395.59
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