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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,266 and 42,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,266 and 42,387 is: 63,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266 : 42,387 = 42,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266/42,387 = 42,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266x = 42,387 × 42,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266x = 1,796,657,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,657,769/28,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,562.51

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