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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,428 and 44,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,428 and 44,822 is: 68,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,428 : 44,822 = 44,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,428/44,822 = 44,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,428x = 44,822 × 44,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,428x = 2,009,011,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,011,684/29,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,268.71

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