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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,309 and 45,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,309 and 45,450 is: 70,480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,309 : 45,450 = 45,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,309/45,450 = 45,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,309x = 45,450 × 45,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,309x = 2,065,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,702,500/29,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,480.14

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