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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,152 and 35,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,152 and 35,488 is: 43,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,152 : 35,488 = 35,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,152/35,488 = 35,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,152x = 35,488 × 35,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,152x = 1,259,398,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,398,144/29,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,201.09

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