Finding the Third Proportional to 28,592 and 41,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,592 and 41,412 is: 59,980.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,592 : 41,412 = 41,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,592/41,412 = 41,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,592x = 41,412 × 41,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,592x = 1,714,953,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,714,953,744/28,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,980.20
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