Finding the Third Proportional to 28,738 and 43,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,738 and 43,141 is: 64,762.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,738 : 43,141 = 43,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,738/43,141 = 43,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,738x = 43,141 × 43,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,738x = 1,861,145,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,861,145,881/28,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,762.54
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