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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,014 and 45,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,014 and 45,229 is: 70,506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014 : 45,229 = 45,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014/45,229 = 45,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014x = 45,229 × 45,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014x = 2,045,662,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,662,441/29,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,506.05

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