Finding the Third Proportional to 28,700 and 38,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,700 and 38,570 is: 51,834.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,700 : 38,570 = 38,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,700/38,570 = 38,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,700x = 38,570 × 38,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,700x = 1,487,644,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,644,900/28,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,834.32
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