Finding the Third Proportional to 28,396 and 44,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,396 and 44,454 is: 69,592.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,396 : 44,454 = 44,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,396/44,454 = 44,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,396x = 44,454 × 44,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,396x = 1,976,158,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,976,158,116/28,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,592.83
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