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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,169 and 29,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,169 and 29,035 is: 41,798.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169 : 29,035 = 29,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169/29,035 = 29,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169x = 29,035 × 29,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169x = 843,031,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,031,225/20,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,798.37

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