Finding the Third Proportional to 28,023 and 41,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,023 and 41,920 is: 62,708.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,023 : 41,920 = 41,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,023/41,920 = 41,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,023x = 41,920 × 41,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,023x = 1,757,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,757,286,400/28,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,708.72
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