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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,164 and 43,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,164 and 43,863 is: 68,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,164 : 43,863 = 43,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,164/43,863 = 43,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,164x = 43,863 × 43,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,164x = 1,923,962,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,962,769/28,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,312.84

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