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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,196 and 45,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,196 and 45,364 is: 70,485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196 : 45,364 = 45,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196/45,364 = 45,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196x = 45,364 × 45,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196x = 2,057,892,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,892,496/29,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,485.43

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