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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,886 and 38,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,886 and 38,637 is: 51,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,886 : 38,637 = 38,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,886/38,637 = 38,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,886x = 38,637 × 38,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,886x = 1,492,817,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,817,769/28,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,679.63

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