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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,613 and 44,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,613 and 44,303 is: 68,596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,613 : 44,303 = 44,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,613/44,303 = 44,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,613x = 44,303 × 44,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,613x = 1,962,755,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,755,809/28,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,596.65

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