Finding the Third Proportional to 28,323 and 44,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,323 and 44,997 is: 71,487.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,323 : 44,997 = 44,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,323/44,997 = 44,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,323x = 44,997 × 44,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,323x = 2,024,730,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,730,009/28,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,487.13
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