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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,008 and 38,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,008 and 38,444 is: 52,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,008 : 38,444 = 38,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,008/38,444 = 38,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,008x = 38,444 × 38,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,008x = 1,477,941,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,941,136/28,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,768.54

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