Finding the Third Proportional to 28,756 and 60,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,756 and 60,968 is: 129,263.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,756 : 60,968 = 60,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,756/60,968 = 60,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,756x = 60,968 × 60,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,756x = 3,717,097,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,717,097,024/28,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,263.35
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