Finding the Third Proportional to 28,720 and 41,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,720 and 41,966 is: 61,321.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,720 : 41,966 = 41,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,720/41,966 = 41,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,720x = 41,966 × 41,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,720x = 1,761,145,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,761,145,156/28,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,321.21
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