Finding the Third Proportional to 28,776 and 43,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,776 and 43,764 is: 66,558.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,776 : 43,764 = 43,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,776/43,764 = 43,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,776x = 43,764 × 43,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,776x = 1,915,287,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,915,287,696/28,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,558.51
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