Finding the Third Proportional to 28,686 and 61,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,686 and 61,904 is: 133,587.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,686 : 61,904 = 61,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,686/61,904 = 61,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,686x = 61,904 × 61,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,686x = 3,832,105,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,832,105,216/28,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,587.99
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