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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,292 and 39,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,292 and 39,714 is: 53,844.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292 : 39,714 = 39,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292/39,714 = 39,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292x = 39,714 × 39,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292x = 1,577,201,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,201,796/29,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,844.11

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