Finding the Third Proportional to 28,800 and 36,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,800 and 36,576 is: 46,451.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,800 : 36,576 = 36,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,800/36,576 = 36,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,800x = 36,576 × 36,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,800x = 1,337,803,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,337,803,776/28,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,451.52
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