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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,867 and 43,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,867 and 43,301 is: 64,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,867 : 43,301 = 43,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,867/43,301 = 43,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,867x = 43,301 × 43,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,867x = 1,874,976,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,976,601/28,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,952.25

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