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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,321 and 44,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,321 and 44,030 is: 68,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,321 : 44,030 = 44,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,321/44,030 = 44,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,321x = 44,030 × 44,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,321x = 1,938,640,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,640,900/28,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,452.42

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