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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,622 and 44,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,622 and 44,232 is: 68,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,622 : 44,232 = 44,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,622/44,232 = 44,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,622x = 44,232 × 44,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,622x = 1,956,469,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,469,824/28,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,355.45

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