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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,158 and 45,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,158 and 45,026 is: 69,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158 : 45,026 = 45,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158/45,026 = 45,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158x = 45,026 × 45,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158x = 2,027,340,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,340,676/29,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,529.48

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