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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,838 and 38,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,838 and 38,802 is: 52,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,838 : 38,802 = 38,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,838/38,802 = 38,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,838x = 38,802 × 38,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,838x = 1,505,595,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,595,204/28,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,208.72

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