Finding the Third Proportional to 28,886 and 42,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,886 and 42,235 is: 61,752.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,886 : 42,235 = 42,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,886/42,235 = 42,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,886x = 42,235 × 42,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,886x = 1,783,795,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,783,795,225/28,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,752.93
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