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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,043 and 46,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,043 and 46,740 is: 77,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043 : 46,740 = 46,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043/46,740 = 46,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043x = 46,740 × 46,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043x = 2,184,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,627,600/28,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,902.78

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