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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,372 and 66,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,372 and 66,271 is: 154,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,372 : 66,271 = 66,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,372/66,271 = 66,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,372x = 66,271 × 66,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,372x = 4,391,845,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,845,441/28,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,795.06

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