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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,967 and 28,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,967 and 28,445 is: 62,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967 : 28,445 = 28,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967/28,445 = 28,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967x = 28,445 × 28,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967x = 809,118,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,118,025/12,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,398.24

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