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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,486 and 45,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,486 and 45,363 is: 72,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,486 : 45,363 = 45,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,486/45,363 = 45,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,486x = 45,363 × 45,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,486x = 2,057,801,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,801,769/28,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,239.06

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