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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,968 and 28,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,968 and 28,372 is: 62,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968 : 28,372 = 28,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968/28,372 = 28,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968x = 28,372 × 28,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968x = 804,970,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,970,384/12,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,073.60

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