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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,272 and 37,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,272 and 37,720 is: 50,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,272 : 37,720 = 37,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,272/37,720 = 37,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,272x = 37,720 × 37,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,272x = 1,422,798,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,798,400/28,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,325.35

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