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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,212 and 45,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,212 and 45,320 is: 70,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,212 : 45,320 = 45,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,212/45,320 = 45,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,212x = 45,320 × 45,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,212x = 2,053,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,902,400/29,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,310.23

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