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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,282 and 28,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,282 and 28,467 is: 38,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,282 : 28,467 = 28,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,282/28,467 = 28,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,282x = 28,467 × 28,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,282x = 810,370,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,370,089/21,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,077.72

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