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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,697 and 44,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,697 and 44,747 is: 69,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,697 : 44,747 = 44,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,697/44,747 = 44,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,697x = 44,747 × 44,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,697x = 2,002,294,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,294,009/28,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,773.64

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