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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,898 and 28,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,898 and 28,350 is: 38,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,898 : 28,350 = 28,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,898/28,350 = 28,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,898x = 28,350 × 28,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,898x = 803,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,722,500/20,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,459.30

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