Finding the Third Proportional to 28,978 and 43,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,978 and 43,459 is: 65,176.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,978 : 43,459 = 43,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,978/43,459 = 43,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,978x = 43,459 × 43,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,978x = 1,888,684,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,888,684,681/28,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,176.50
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