Finding the Third Proportional to 28,046 and 43,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,046 and 43,368 is: 67,060.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,046 : 43,368 = 43,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,046/43,368 = 43,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,046x = 43,368 × 43,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,046x = 1,880,783,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,880,783,424/28,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,060.67
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