Finding the Third Proportional to 28,584 and 43,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,584 and 43,969 is: 67,634.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,584 : 43,969 = 43,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,584/43,969 = 43,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,584x = 43,969 × 43,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,584x = 1,933,272,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,933,272,961/28,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,634.79
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