Finding the Third Proportional to 28,082 and 40,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,082 and 40,971 is: 59,775.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,082 : 40,971 = 40,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,082/40,971 = 40,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,082x = 40,971 × 40,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,082x = 1,678,622,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,678,622,841/28,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,775.76
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