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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,114 and 68,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,114 and 68,438 is: 160,876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,114 : 68,438 = 68,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,114/68,438 = 68,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,114x = 68,438 × 68,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,114x = 4,683,759,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,759,844/29,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,876.55

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