Finding the Third Proportional to 28,464 and 44,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,464 and 44,208 is: 68,660.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,464 : 44,208 = 44,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,464/44,208 = 44,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,464x = 44,208 × 44,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,464x = 1,954,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,347,264/28,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,660.32
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