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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,687.50 and 38,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,687.50 and 38,475 is: 51,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,687.50 : 38,475 = 38,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,687.50/38,475 = 38,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,687.50x = 38,475 × 38,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,687.50x = 1,480,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,325,625/28,687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,601.76

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