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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,274 and 45,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,274 and 45,855 is: 71,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,274 : 45,855 = 45,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,274/45,855 = 45,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,274x = 45,855 × 45,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,274x = 2,102,681,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,681,025/29,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,827.60

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