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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,295 and 45,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,295 and 45,399 is: 70,355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,295 : 45,399 = 45,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,295/45,399 = 45,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,295x = 45,399 × 45,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,295x = 2,061,069,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,069,201/29,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,355.66

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