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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,682 and 44,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,682 and 44,823 is: 70,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,682 : 44,823 = 44,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,682/44,823 = 44,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,682x = 44,823 × 44,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,682x = 2,009,101,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,101,329/28,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,047.46

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