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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,007 and 44,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,007 and 44,368 is: 70,286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007 : 44,368 = 44,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007/44,368 = 44,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007x = 44,368 × 44,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007x = 1,968,519,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,519,424/28,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,286.69

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