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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,867 and 45,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,867 and 45,767 is: 72,561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,867 : 45,767 = 45,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,867/45,767 = 45,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,867x = 45,767 × 45,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,867x = 2,094,618,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,618,289/28,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,561.00

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