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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,616 and 44,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,616 and 44,220 is: 68,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,616 : 44,220 = 44,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,616/44,220 = 44,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,616x = 44,220 × 44,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,616x = 1,955,408,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,408,400/28,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,332.69

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