Finding the Third Proportional to 28,538 and 68,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,538 and 68,753 is: 165,637.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,538 : 68,753 = 68,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,538/68,753 = 68,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,538x = 68,753 × 68,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,538x = 4,726,975,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,726,975,009/28,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,637.92
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