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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,644 and 44,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,644 and 44,262 is: 68,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,644 : 44,262 = 44,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,644/44,262 = 44,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,644x = 44,262 × 44,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,644x = 1,959,124,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,124,644/28,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,395.64

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