Finding the Third Proportional to 28,909 and 43,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,909 and 43,363 is: 65,043.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,909 : 43,363 = 43,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,909/43,363 = 43,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,909x = 43,363 × 43,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,909x = 1,880,349,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,880,349,769/28,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,043.75
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