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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,044 and 61,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,044 and 61,312 is: 134,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044 : 61,312 = 61,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044/61,312 = 61,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044x = 61,312 × 61,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044x = 3,759,161,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,161,344/28,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,045.12

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