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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,963 and 38,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,963 and 38,739 is: 51,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,963 : 38,739 = 38,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,963/38,739 = 38,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,963x = 38,739 × 38,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,963x = 1,500,710,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,710,121/28,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,814.73

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