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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,236 and 45,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,236 and 45,352 is: 70,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,236 : 45,352 = 45,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,236/45,352 = 45,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,236x = 45,352 × 45,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,236x = 2,056,803,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,803,904/29,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,351.75

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