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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,246 and 28,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,246 and 28,095 is: 64,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246 : 28,095 = 28,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246/28,095 = 28,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246x = 28,095 × 28,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246x = 789,329,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,329,025/12,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,456.07

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