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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,411 and 28,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,411 and 28,890 is: 40,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411 : 28,890 = 28,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411/28,890 = 28,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411x = 28,890 × 28,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411x = 834,632,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,632,100/20,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,891.29

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