Finding the Third Proportional to 28,623 and 58,054.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,623 and 58,054.50 is: 117,748.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,623 : 58,054.50 = 58,054.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,623/58,054.50 = 58,054.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,623x = 58,054.50 × 58,054.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,623x = 3,370,324,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,370,324,970.25/28,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,748.84
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