Finding the Third Proportional to 28,268 and 44,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,268 and 44,754 is: 70,854.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,268 : 44,754 = 44,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,268/44,754 = 44,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,268x = 44,754 × 44,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,268x = 2,002,920,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,920,516/28,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,854.69
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