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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,525 and 68,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,525 and 68,720 is: 165,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,525 : 68,720 = 68,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,525/68,720 = 68,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,525x = 68,720 × 68,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,525x = 4,722,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,438,400/28,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,554.37

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