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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,535 and 68,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,535 and 68,743 is: 165,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,535 : 68,743 = 68,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,535/68,743 = 68,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,535x = 68,743 × 68,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,535x = 4,725,600,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,600,049/28,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,607.15

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