Finding the Third Proportional to 28,986 and 38,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,986 and 38,287 is: 50,572.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,986 : 38,287 = 38,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,986/38,287 = 38,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,986x = 38,287 × 38,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,986x = 1,465,894,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,894,369/28,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,572.50
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