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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,309 and 45,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,309 and 45,412 is: 70,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,309 : 45,412 = 45,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,309/45,412 = 45,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,309x = 45,412 × 45,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,309x = 2,062,249,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,249,744/29,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,362.34

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