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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,251 and 45,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,251 and 45,377 is: 70,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,251 : 45,377 = 45,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,251/45,377 = 45,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,251x = 45,377 × 45,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,251x = 2,059,072,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,072,129/29,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,393.22

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