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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,128 and 28,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,128 and 28,631 is: 40,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128 : 28,631 = 28,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128/28,631 = 28,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128x = 28,631 × 28,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128x = 819,734,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,734,161/20,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,726.06

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