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Finding the Third Proportional to 29.11 and 45.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 29.11 and 45.19 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 45.19 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/45.19 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 45.19 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 2,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.91/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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