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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,182 and 45,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,182 and 45,273 is: 70,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,182 : 45,273 = 45,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,182/45,273 = 45,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,182x = 45,273 × 45,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,182x = 2,049,644,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,644,529/29,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,236.60

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