Finding the Third Proportional to 28,671 and 61,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,671 and 61,230 is: 130,763.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,671 : 61,230 = 61,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,671/61,230 = 61,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,671x = 61,230 × 61,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,671x = 3,749,112,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,749,112,900/28,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,763.24
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