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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,767 and 41,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,767 and 41,450 is: 59,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,767 : 41,450 = 41,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,767/41,450 = 41,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,767x = 41,450 × 41,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,767x = 1,718,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,102,500/28,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,724.77

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