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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,133 and 44,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,133 and 44,762 is: 68,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,133 : 44,762 = 44,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,133/44,762 = 44,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,133x = 44,762 × 44,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,133x = 2,003,636,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,636,644/29,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,775.50

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