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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,060 and 44,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,060 and 44,722 is: 68,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060 : 44,722 = 44,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060/44,722 = 44,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060x = 44,722 × 44,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060x = 2,000,057,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,057,284/29,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,825.10

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