Finding the Third Proportional to 28,992 and 44,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,992 and 44,424 is: 68,070.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,992 : 44,424 = 44,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,992/44,424 = 44,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,992x = 44,424 × 44,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,992x = 1,973,491,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,973,491,776/28,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,070.22
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