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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,723 and 28,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,723 and 28,225 is: 62,615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,723 : 28,225 = 28,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,723/28,225 = 28,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,723x = 28,225 × 28,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,723x = 796,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,650,625/12,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,615.00

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