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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,290 and 45,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,290 and 45,393 is: 70,349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,290 : 45,393 = 45,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,290/45,393 = 45,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,290x = 45,393 × 45,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,290x = 2,060,524,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,524,449/29,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,349.08

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