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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,667 and 44,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,667 and 44,279 is: 68,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,667 : 44,279 = 44,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,667/44,279 = 44,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,667x = 44,279 × 44,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,667x = 1,960,629,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,629,841/28,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,393.27

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