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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,254 and 60,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,254 and 60,260 is: 128,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254 : 60,260 = 60,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254/60,260 = 60,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254x = 60,260 × 60,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254x = 3,631,267,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,267,600/28,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,522.25

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