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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,866 and 36,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,866 and 36,130 is: 45,221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,866 : 36,130 = 36,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,866/36,130 = 36,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,866x = 36,130 × 36,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,866x = 1,305,376,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,376,900/28,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,221.95

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