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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,048 and 28,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,048 and 28,496 is: 40,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048 : 28,496 = 28,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048/28,496 = 28,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048x = 28,496 × 28,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048x = 812,022,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,022,016/20,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,503.89

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