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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,084 and 38,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,084 and 38,480 is: 52,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,084 : 38,480 = 38,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,084/38,480 = 38,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,084x = 38,480 × 38,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,084x = 1,480,710,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,710,400/28,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,724.34

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