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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,606 and 38,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,606 and 38,658 is: 52,242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,606 : 38,658 = 38,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,606/38,658 = 38,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,606x = 38,658 × 38,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,606x = 1,494,440,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,440,964/28,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,242.22

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