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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,252 and 38,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,252 and 38,369 is: 52,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252 : 38,369 = 38,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252/38,369 = 38,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252x = 38,369 × 38,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252x = 1,472,180,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,180,161/28,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,108.88

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