Finding the Third Proportional to 28,486 and 44,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,486 and 44,019 is: 68,021.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,486 : 44,019 = 44,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,486/44,019 = 44,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,486x = 44,019 × 44,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,486x = 1,937,672,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,672,361/28,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,021.92
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