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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,292 and 45,394.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,292 and 45,394.50 is: 70,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292 : 45,394.50 = 45,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292/45,394.50 = 45,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292x = 45,394.50 × 45,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292x = 2,060,660,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,660,630.25/29,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,348.92

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