Finding the Third Proportional to 28,857 and 43,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,857 and 43,475 is: 65,497.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,857 : 43,475 = 43,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,857/43,475 = 43,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,857x = 43,475 × 43,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,857x = 1,890,075,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,075,625/28,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,497.99
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