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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,814 and 42,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,814 and 42,183 is: 61,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,814 : 42,183 = 42,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,814/42,183 = 42,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,814x = 42,183 × 42,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,814x = 1,779,405,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,405,489/28,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,754.89

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