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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,452 and 28,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,452 and 28,420 is: 52,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452 : 28,420 = 28,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452/28,420 = 28,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452x = 28,420 × 28,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452x = 807,696,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,696,400/15,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,271.32

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