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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,608 and 38,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,608 and 38,196 is: 50,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,608 : 38,196 = 38,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,608/38,196 = 38,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,608x = 38,196 × 38,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,608x = 1,458,934,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,934,416/28,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,997.43

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