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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,216 and 45,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,216 and 45,765 is: 71,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216 : 45,765 = 45,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216/45,765 = 45,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216x = 45,765 × 45,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216x = 2,094,435,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,435,225/29,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,687.95

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