Finding the Third Proportional to 28,704 and 44,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,704 and 44,328 is: 68,456.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,704 : 44,328 = 44,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,704/44,328 = 44,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,704x = 44,328 × 44,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,704x = 1,964,971,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,971,584/28,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,456.37
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