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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,928 and 38,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,928 and 38,832 is: 50,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,928 : 38,832 = 38,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,928/38,832 = 38,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,928x = 38,832 × 38,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,928x = 1,507,924,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,924,224/29,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,385.06

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