Finding the Third Proportional to 20,466 and 28,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,466 and 28,953 is: 40,959.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,466 : 28,953 = 28,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,466/28,953 = 28,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,466x = 28,953 × 28,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,466x = 838,276,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,276,209/20,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,959.46
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