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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.97 and 44.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.97 and 44.72 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 44.72 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/44.72 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 44.72 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 1,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.77/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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