Finding the Third Proportional to 28,908 and 43,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,908 and 43,590 is: 65,728.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,908 : 43,590 = 43,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,908/43,590 = 43,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,908x = 43,590 × 43,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,908x = 1,900,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,900,088,100/28,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,728.80
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