Finding the Third Proportional to 28,051 and 41,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,051 and 41,245 is: 60,644.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,051 : 41,245 = 41,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,051/41,245 = 41,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,051x = 41,245 × 41,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,051x = 1,701,150,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,150,025/28,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,644.90
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