Finding the Third Proportional to 28,267 and 44,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,267 and 44,749 is: 70,841.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,267 : 44,749 = 44,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,267/44,749 = 44,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,267x = 44,749 × 44,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,267x = 2,002,473,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,473,001/28,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,841.37
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