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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,393 and 28,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,393 and 28,718 is: 40,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,393 : 28,718 = 28,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,393/28,718 = 28,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,393x = 28,718 × 28,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,393x = 824,723,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,723,524/20,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,441.50

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