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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,934 and 38,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,934 and 38,703 is: 51,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,934 : 38,703 = 38,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,934/38,703 = 38,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,934x = 38,703 × 38,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,934x = 1,497,922,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,922,209/28,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,770.31

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