Finding the Third Proportional to 28,948 and 43,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,948 and 43,494 is: 65,349.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,948 : 43,494 = 43,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,948/43,494 = 43,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,948x = 43,494 × 43,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,948x = 1,891,728,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,891,728,036/28,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,349.18
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