Finding the Third Proportional to 28,410 and 41,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,410 and 41,739 is: 61,321.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,410 : 41,739 = 41,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,410/41,739 = 41,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,410x = 41,739 × 41,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,410x = 1,742,144,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,144,121/28,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,321.51
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