Finding the Third Proportional to 28,713 and 43,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,713 and 43,098 is: 64,689.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,713 : 43,098 = 43,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,713/43,098 = 43,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,713x = 43,098 × 43,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,713x = 1,857,437,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,857,437,604/28,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,689.78
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