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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,692 and 44,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,692 and 44,314 is: 68,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,692 : 44,314 = 44,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,692/44,314 = 44,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,692x = 44,314 × 44,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,692x = 1,963,730,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,730,596/28,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,441.75

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