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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,618 and 38,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,618 and 38,211 is: 51,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,618 : 38,211 = 38,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,618/38,211 = 38,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,618x = 38,211 × 38,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,618x = 1,460,080,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,080,521/28,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,019.66

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