Finding the Third Proportional to 28,734 and 43,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,734 and 43,135.50 is: 64,755.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,734 : 43,135.50 = 43,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,734/43,135.50 = 43,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,734x = 43,135.50 × 43,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,734x = 1,860,671,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,671,360.25/28,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,755.04
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