Finding the Third Proportional to 28,928 and 43,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,928 and 43,276 is: 64,740.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,928 : 43,276 = 43,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,928/43,276 = 43,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,928x = 43,276 × 43,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,928x = 1,872,812,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,872,812,176/28,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,740.47
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