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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,595 and 44,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,595 and 44,189 is: 68,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,595 : 44,189 = 44,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,595/44,189 = 44,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,595x = 44,189 × 44,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,595x = 1,952,667,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,667,721/28,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,287.03

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