Finding the Third Proportional to 28,917 and 40,756.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,917 and 40,756.50 is: 57,443.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,917 : 40,756.50 = 40,756.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,917/40,756.50 = 40,756.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,917x = 40,756.50 × 40,756.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,917x = 1,661,092,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,661,092,292.25/28,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,443.45
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