Finding the Third Proportional to 33,428 and 44,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,428 and 44,373 is: 58,901.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,428 : 44,373 = 44,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,428/44,373 = 44,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,428x = 44,373 × 44,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,428x = 1,968,963,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,968,963,129/33,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,901.61
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