Finding the Third Proportional to 28,716 and 43,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,716 and 43,075 is: 64,614.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,716 : 43,075 = 43,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,716/43,075 = 43,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,716x = 43,075 × 43,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,716x = 1,855,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,855,455,625/28,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,614.00
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