Finding the Third Proportional to 28,794 and 38,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,794 and 38,871 is: 52,474.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,794 : 38,871 = 38,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,794/38,871 = 38,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,794x = 38,871 × 38,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,794x = 1,510,954,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,954,641/28,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,474.64
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