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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,467 and 28,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,467 and 28,752 is: 35,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467 : 28,752 = 28,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467/28,752 = 28,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467x = 28,752 × 28,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467x = 826,677,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,677,504/23,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,227.23

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