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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,946 and 28,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,946 and 28,342 is: 62,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,946 : 28,342 = 28,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,946/28,342 = 28,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,946x = 28,342 × 28,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,946x = 803,268,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,268,964/12,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,047.66

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