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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,322 and 44,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,322 and 44,994 is: 71,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,322 : 44,994 = 44,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,322/44,994 = 44,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,322x = 44,994 × 44,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,322x = 2,024,460,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,460,036/28,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,480.12

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