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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,772 and 62,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,772 and 62,475 is: 135,657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,772 : 62,475 = 62,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,772/62,475 = 62,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,772x = 62,475 × 62,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,772x = 3,903,125,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,125,625/28,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,657.08

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