Finding the Third Proportional to 28,273 and 43,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,273 and 43,634 is: 67,340.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,273 : 43,634 = 43,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,273/43,634 = 43,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,273x = 43,634 × 43,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,273x = 1,903,925,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,925,956/28,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,340.78
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