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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,264 and 45,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,264 and 45,268 is: 70,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264 : 45,268 = 45,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264/45,268 = 45,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264x = 45,268 × 45,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264x = 2,049,191,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,191,824/29,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,024.32

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