Finding the Third Proportional to 28,608 and 44,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,608 and 44,202 is: 68,296.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,608 : 44,202 = 44,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,608/44,202 = 44,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,608x = 44,202 × 44,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,608x = 1,953,816,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,953,816,804/28,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,296.17
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