Finding the Third Proportional to 28,667 and 60,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,667 and 60,815 is: 129,014.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,667 : 60,815 = 60,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,667/60,815 = 60,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,667x = 60,815 × 60,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,667x = 3,698,464,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,698,464,225/28,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,014.69
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