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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,160.38 and 39,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,160.38 and 39,370 is: 55,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.38 : 39,370 = 39,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.38/39,370 = 39,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.38x = 39,370 × 39,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.38x = 1,549,996,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,996,900/28,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,041.77

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