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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,233 and 60,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,233 and 60,351 is: 129,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233 : 60,351 = 60,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233/60,351 = 60,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233x = 60,351 × 60,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233x = 3,642,243,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,243,201/28,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,006.60

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