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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,632 and 44,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,632 and 44,252 is: 68,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632 : 44,252 = 44,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632/44,252 = 44,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632x = 44,252 × 44,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632x = 1,958,239,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,239,504/28,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,393.39

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