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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,782 and 38,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,782 and 38,885 is: 52,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,782 : 38,885 = 38,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,782/38,885 = 38,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,782x = 38,885 × 38,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,782x = 1,512,043,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,043,225/28,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,534.33

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