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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,158 and 44,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,158 and 44,828 is: 68,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158 : 44,828 = 44,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158/44,828 = 44,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158x = 44,828 × 44,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158x = 2,009,549,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,549,584/29,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,919.32

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