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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,186 and 45,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,186 and 45,279 is: 70,245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,186 : 45,279 = 45,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,186/45,279 = 45,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,186x = 45,279 × 45,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,186x = 2,050,187,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,187,841/29,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,245.59

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