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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,964 and 28,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,964 and 28,664 is: 63,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,964 : 28,664 = 28,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,964/28,664 = 28,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,964x = 28,664 × 28,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,964x = 821,624,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,624,896/12,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,377.42

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