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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,332 and 38,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,332 and 38,892 is: 53,387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,332 : 38,892 = 38,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,332/38,892 = 38,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,332x = 38,892 × 38,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,332x = 1,512,587,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,587,664/28,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,387.96

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