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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,580 and 38,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,580 and 38,553 is: 52,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,580 : 38,553 = 38,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,580/38,553 = 38,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,580x = 38,553 × 38,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,580x = 1,486,333,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,333,809/28,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,006.08

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