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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,976 and 28,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,976 and 28,464 is: 62,438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976 : 28,464 = 28,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976/28,464 = 28,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976x = 28,464 × 28,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976x = 810,199,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,199,296/12,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,438.29

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