Finding the Third Proportional to 28,022 and 43,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,022 and 43,386 is: 67,173.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,022 : 43,386 = 43,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,022/43,386 = 43,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,022x = 43,386 × 43,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,022x = 1,882,344,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,344,996/28,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,173.83
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