Finding the Third Proportional to 28,590 and 38,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,590 and 38,194 is: 51,024.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,590 : 38,194 = 38,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,590/38,194 = 38,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,590x = 38,194 × 38,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,590x = 1,458,781,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,781,636/28,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,024.19
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