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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,744 and 44,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,744 and 44,396 is: 68,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,744 : 44,396 = 44,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,744/44,396 = 44,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,744x = 44,396 × 44,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,744x = 1,971,004,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,004,816/28,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,571.00

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