Finding the Third Proportional to 28,614 and 44,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,614 and 44,727 is: 69,913.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,614 : 44,727 = 44,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,614/44,727 = 44,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,614x = 44,727 × 44,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,614x = 2,000,504,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,000,504,529/28,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,913.49
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