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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,168 and 45,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,168 and 45,250 is: 70,198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168 : 45,250 = 45,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168/45,250 = 45,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168x = 45,250 × 45,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168x = 2,047,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,562,500/29,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,198.93

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