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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,502 and 44,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,502 and 44,043 is: 68,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,502 : 44,043 = 44,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,502/44,043 = 44,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,502x = 44,043 × 44,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,502x = 1,939,785,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,785,849/28,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,057.89

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