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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,722 and 41,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,722 and 41,970 is: 61,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,722 : 41,970 = 41,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,722/41,970 = 41,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,722x = 41,970 × 41,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,722x = 1,761,480,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,480,900/28,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,328.63

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