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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,897 and 45,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,897 and 45,851 is: 72,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,897 : 45,851 = 45,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,897/45,851 = 45,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,897x = 45,851 × 45,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,897x = 2,102,314,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,314,201/28,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,751.99

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