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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,673 and 28,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,673 and 28,261 is: 63,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673 : 28,261 = 28,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673/28,261 = 28,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673x = 28,261 × 28,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673x = 798,684,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,684,121/12,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,022.50

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