Finding the Third Proportional to 28,530 and 43,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,530 and 43,908 is: 67,574.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,530 : 43,908 = 43,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,530/43,908 = 43,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,530x = 43,908 × 43,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,530x = 1,927,912,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,912,464/28,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,574.92
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