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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,932 and 28,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,932 and 28,486 is: 62,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932 : 28,486 = 28,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932/28,486 = 28,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932x = 28,486 × 28,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932x = 811,452,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,452,196/12,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,747.62

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