Finding the Third Proportional to 28,254 and 44,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,254 and 44,730 is: 70,813.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,254 : 44,730 = 44,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,254/44,730 = 44,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,254x = 44,730 × 44,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,254x = 2,000,772,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,000,772,900/28,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,813.79
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