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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,136 and 35,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,136 and 35,544 is: 43,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,136 : 35,544 = 35,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,136/35,544 = 35,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,136x = 35,544 × 35,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,136x = 1,263,375,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,375,936/29,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,361.34

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