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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,249.25 and 45,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,249.25 and 45,252 is: 70,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,249.25 : 45,252 = 45,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,249.25/45,252 = 45,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,249.25x = 45,252 × 45,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,249.25x = 2,047,743,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,743,504/29,249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,010.12

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