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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,892 and 44,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,892 and 44,347 is: 68,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,892 : 44,347 = 44,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,892/44,347 = 44,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,892x = 44,347 × 44,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,892x = 1,966,656,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,656,409/28,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,069.24

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