Finding the Third Proportional to 28,044 and 41,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,044 and 41,823 is: 62,372.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,044 : 41,823 = 41,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,044/41,823 = 41,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,044x = 41,823 × 41,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,044x = 1,749,163,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,163,329/28,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,372.11
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