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Finding the Third Proportional to 29.38 and 34

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Solution

The third proportional to 29.38 and 34 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 34 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/34 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 34 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 1,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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