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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,901 and 28,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,901 and 28,141 is: 66,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,901 : 28,141 = 28,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,901/28,141 = 28,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,901x = 28,141 × 28,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,901x = 791,915,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,915,881/11,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,541.96

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