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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,534 and 37,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,534 and 37,871 is: 50,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,534 : 37,871 = 37,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,534/37,871 = 37,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,534x = 37,871 × 37,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,534x = 1,434,212,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,212,641/28,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,263.29

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