Finding the Third Proportional to 28,768 and 45,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,768 and 45,204 is: 71,030.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,768 : 45,204 = 45,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,768/45,204 = 45,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,768x = 45,204 × 45,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,768x = 2,043,401,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,043,401,616/28,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,030.37
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