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Finding the Third Proportional to 29.34 and 44.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 29.34 and 44.34 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44.34 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44.34 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44.34 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 1,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.37/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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