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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,810 and 44,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,810 and 44,716 is: 69,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,810 : 44,716 = 44,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,810/44,716 = 44,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,810x = 44,716 × 44,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,810x = 1,999,520,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,520,656/28,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,403.70

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