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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,254 and 43,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,254 and 43,773 is: 67,816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254 : 43,773 = 43,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254/43,773 = 43,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254x = 43,773 × 43,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254x = 1,916,075,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,075,529/28,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,816.08

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