Finding the Third Proportional to 28,998 and 44,104.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,998 and 44,104.50 is: 67,080.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,998 : 44,104.50 = 44,104.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,998/44,104.50 = 44,104.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,998x = 44,104.50 × 44,104.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,998x = 1,945,206,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,945,206,920.25/28,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,080.73
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