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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,710 and 45,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,710 and 45,525 is: 72,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710 : 45,525 = 45,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710/45,525 = 45,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710x = 45,525 × 45,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710x = 2,072,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,525,625/28,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,188.28

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