Finding the Third Proportional to 28,928 and 60,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,928 and 60,160 is: 125,111.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,928 : 60,160 = 60,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,928/60,160 = 60,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,928x = 60,160 × 60,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,928x = 3,619,225,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,619,225,600/28,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,111.50
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