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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,166 and 45,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,166 and 45,247 is: 70,194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,166 : 45,247 = 45,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,166/45,247 = 45,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,166x = 45,247 × 45,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,166x = 2,047,291,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,291,009/29,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,194.44

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