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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,970 and 28,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,970 and 28,423 is: 62,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,970 : 28,423 = 28,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,970/28,423 = 28,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,970x = 28,423 × 28,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,970x = 807,866,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,866,929/12,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,287.35

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