Finding the Third Proportional to 28,409 and 44,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,409 and 44,468 is: 69,604.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,409 : 44,468 = 44,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,409/44,468 = 44,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,409x = 44,468 × 44,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,409x = 1,977,403,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,977,403,024/28,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,604.81
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