Finding the Third Proportional to 28,680 and 61,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,680 and 61,754 is: 132,969.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,680 : 61,754 = 61,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,680/61,754 = 61,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,680x = 61,754 × 61,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,680x = 3,813,556,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,813,556,516/28,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,969.20
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