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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,836 and 38,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,836 and 38,799 is: 52,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,836 : 38,799 = 38,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,836/38,799 = 38,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,836x = 38,799 × 38,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,836x = 1,505,362,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,362,401/28,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,204.27

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