Finding the Third Proportional to 28,755.75 and 44,043.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,755.75 and 44,043.75 is: 67,459.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,755.75 : 44,043.75 = 44,043.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,755.75/44,043.75 = 44,043.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,755.75x = 44,043.75 × 44,043.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,755.75x = 1,939,851,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,851,914.06/28,755.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,459.62
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