Finding the Third Proportional to 28,405 and 44,461.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,405 and 44,461.50 is: 69,594.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,405 : 44,461.50 = 44,461.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,405/44,461.50 = 44,461.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,405x = 44,461.50 × 44,461.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,405x = 1,976,824,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,976,824,982.25/28,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,594.26
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