Finding the Third Proportional to 28,080 and 43,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,080 and 43,804 is: 68,332.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,080 : 43,804 = 43,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,080/43,804 = 43,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,080x = 43,804 × 43,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,080x = 1,918,790,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,918,790,416/28,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,332.99
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