Finding the Third Proportional to 28,954 and 43,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,954 and 43,647 is: 65,796.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,954 : 43,647 = 43,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,954/43,647 = 43,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,954x = 43,647 × 43,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,954x = 1,905,060,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,905,060,609/28,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,796.11
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