Finding the Third Proportional to 20,451 and 28,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,451 and 28,941 is: 40,955.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,451 : 28,941 = 28,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,451/28,941 = 28,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,451x = 28,941 × 28,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,451x = 837,581,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,581,481/20,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,955.53
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