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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,482.89 and 44,217.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,482.89 and 44,217.14 is: 68,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,482.89 : 44,217.14 = 44,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,482.89/44,217.14 = 44,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,482.89x = 44,217.14 × 44,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,482.89x = 1,955,155,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,155,525.05/28,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,643.16

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