Finding the Third Proportional to 28,677 and 44,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,677 and 44,312 is: 68,471.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,677 : 44,312 = 44,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,677/44,312 = 44,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,677x = 44,312 × 44,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,677x = 1,963,553,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,553,344/28,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,471.37
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