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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,672 and 38,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,672 and 38,626 is: 52,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,672 : 38,626 = 38,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,672/38,626 = 38,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,672x = 38,626 × 38,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,672x = 1,491,967,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,967,876/28,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,035.71

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