Finding the Third Proportional to 28,766 and 58,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,766 and 58,925 is: 120,703.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,766 : 58,925 = 58,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,766/58,925 = 58,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,766x = 58,925 × 58,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,766x = 3,472,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,472,155,625/28,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,703.46
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