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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,794 and 38,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,794 and 38,871 is: 52,474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794 : 38,871 = 38,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794/38,871 = 38,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794x = 38,871 × 38,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794x = 1,510,954,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,954,641/28,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,474.64

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