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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,254 and 38,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,254 and 38,372 is: 52,113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254 : 38,372 = 38,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254/38,372 = 38,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254x = 38,372 × 38,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254x = 1,472,410,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,410,384/28,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,113.34

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