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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,264 and 44,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,264 and 44,748 is: 70,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,264 : 44,748 = 44,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,264/44,748 = 44,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,264x = 44,748 × 44,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,264x = 2,002,383,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,383,504/28,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,845.72

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