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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,748 and 44,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,748 and 44,398 is: 68,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,748 : 44,398 = 44,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,748/44,398 = 44,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,748x = 44,398 × 44,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,748x = 1,971,182,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,182,404/28,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,567.64

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