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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,885 and 38,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,885 and 38,983 is: 52,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,885 : 38,983 = 38,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,885/38,983 = 38,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,885x = 38,983 × 38,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,885x = 1,519,674,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,674,289/28,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,611.19

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