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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,416 and 44,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,416 and 44,298 is: 69,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416 : 44,298 = 44,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416/44,298 = 44,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416x = 44,298 × 44,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416x = 1,962,312,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,312,804/28,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,056.62

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