Finding the Third Proportional to 28,257 and 42,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,257 and 42,750 is: 64,676.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,257 : 42,750 = 42,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,257/42,750 = 42,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,257x = 42,750 × 42,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,257x = 1,827,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,827,562,500/28,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,676.45
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