Finding the Third Proportional to 28,332 and 41,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,332 and 41,715 is: 61,419.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,332 : 41,715 = 41,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,332/41,715 = 41,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,332x = 41,715 × 41,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,332x = 1,740,141,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,141,225/28,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,419.64
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