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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,264 and 28,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,264 and 28,748 is: 40,784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264 : 28,748 = 28,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264/28,748 = 28,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264x = 28,748 × 28,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264x = 826,447,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,447,504/20,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,784.03

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