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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,755 and 38,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,755 and 38,718 is: 52,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,755 : 38,718 = 38,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,755/38,718 = 38,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,755x = 38,718 × 38,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,755x = 1,499,083,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,083,524/28,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,132.97

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