Finding the Third Proportional to 28,902 and 43,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,902 and 43,234 is: 64,672.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,902 : 43,234 = 43,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,902/43,234 = 43,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,902x = 43,234 × 43,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,902x = 1,869,178,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,869,178,756/28,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,672.99
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