Finding the Third Proportional to 28,600.50 and 43,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,600.50 and 43,752 is: 66,930.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,600.50 : 43,752 = 43,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,600.50/43,752 = 43,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,600.50x = 43,752 × 43,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,600.50x = 1,914,237,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,914,237,504/28,600.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,930.21
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