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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,164 and 45,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,164 and 45,035 is: 69,542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164 : 45,035 = 45,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164/45,035 = 45,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164x = 45,035 × 45,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164x = 2,028,151,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,151,225/29,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,542.97

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