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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,650 and 28,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,650 and 28,947 is: 38,703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,650 : 28,947 = 28,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,650/28,947 = 28,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,650x = 28,947 × 28,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,650x = 837,928,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,928,809/21,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,703.41

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