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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,193.75 and 45,157.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,193.75 and 45,157.88 is: 69,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,193.75 : 45,157.88 = 45,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,193.75/45,157.88 = 45,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,193.75x = 45,157.88 × 45,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,193.75x = 2,039,233,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,233,674.52/29,193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,851.72

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