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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,737 and 44,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,737 and 44,154 is: 67,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,737 : 44,154 = 44,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,737/44,154 = 44,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,737x = 44,154 × 44,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,737x = 1,949,575,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,575,716/28,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,842.01

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