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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,003 and 28,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,003 and 28,161 is: 33,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003 : 28,161 = 28,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003/28,161 = 28,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003x = 28,161 × 28,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003x = 793,041,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,041,921/24,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.28

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