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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,252 and 39,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,252 and 39,990 is: 54,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252 : 39,990 = 39,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252/39,990 = 39,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252x = 39,990 × 39,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252x = 1,599,200,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,200,100/29,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,669.77

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