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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,262 and 45,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,262 and 45,384 is: 70,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,262 : 45,384 = 45,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,262/45,384 = 45,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,262x = 45,384 × 45,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,262x = 2,059,707,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,707,456/29,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,388.47

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