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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.41 and 45.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.41 and 45.28 is: 72.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 45.28 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/45.28 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 45.28 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 2,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.39/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.18

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