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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,006 and 42,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,006 and 42,011 is: 63,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006 : 42,011 = 42,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006/42,011 = 42,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006x = 42,011 × 42,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006x = 1,764,924,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,924,121/28,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,019.50

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