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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,452 and 61,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,452 and 61,266 is: 131,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,452 : 61,266 = 61,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,452/61,266 = 61,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,452x = 61,266 × 61,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,452x = 3,753,522,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,522,756/28,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,924.74

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