Finding the Third Proportional to 28,994 and 43,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,994 and 43,379 is: 64,900.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,994 : 43,379 = 43,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,994/43,379 = 43,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,994x = 43,379 × 43,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,994x = 1,881,737,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,881,737,641/28,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,900.93
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