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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,233 and 45,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,233 and 45,560 is: 71,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,233 : 45,560 = 45,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,233/45,560 = 45,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,233x = 45,560 × 45,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,233x = 2,075,713,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,713,600/29,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,005.84

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