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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,047.94 and 42,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,047.94 and 42,093 is: 63,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.94 : 42,093 = 42,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.94/42,093 = 42,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.94x = 42,093 × 42,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.94x = 1,771,820,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,820,649/28,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,171.16

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