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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,413 and 44,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,413 and 44,034 is: 68,243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,413 : 44,034 = 44,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,413/44,034 = 44,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,413x = 44,034 × 44,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,413x = 1,938,993,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,993,156/28,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,243.17

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