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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,961 and 28,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,961 and 28,022 is: 60,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961 : 28,022 = 28,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961/28,022 = 28,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961x = 28,022 × 28,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961x = 785,232,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,232,484/12,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,584.25

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