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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,234 and 45,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,234 and 45,220 is: 69,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,234 : 45,220 = 45,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,234/45,220 = 45,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,234x = 45,220 × 45,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,234x = 2,044,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,848,400/29,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,947.61

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