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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,205 and 45,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,205 and 45,306 is: 70,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205 : 45,306 = 45,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205/45,306 = 45,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205x = 45,306 × 45,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205x = 2,052,633,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,633,636/29,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,283.64

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