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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,092 and 46,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,092 and 46,140 is: 73,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,092 : 46,140 = 46,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,092/46,140 = 46,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,092x = 46,140 × 46,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,092x = 2,128,899,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,899,600/29,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,178.18

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