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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,056 and 28,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,056 and 28,488 is: 40,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056 : 28,488 = 28,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056/28,488 = 28,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056x = 28,488 × 28,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056x = 811,566,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,566,144/20,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,465.01

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