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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,289 and 45,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,289 and 45,390 is: 70,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289 : 45,390 = 45,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289/45,390 = 45,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289x = 45,390 × 45,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289x = 2,060,252,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,252,100/29,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,342.18

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