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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,244 and 28,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,244 and 28,090 is: 64,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244 : 28,090 = 28,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244/28,090 = 28,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244x = 28,090 × 28,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244x = 789,048,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,048,100/12,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,443.65

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