Finding the Third Proportional to 28,494 and 44,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,494 and 44,234 is: 68,668.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,494 : 44,234 = 44,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,494/44,234 = 44,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,494x = 44,234 × 44,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,494x = 1,956,646,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,956,646,756/28,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,668.73
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