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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,333 and 42,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,333 and 42,035 is: 60,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333 : 42,035 = 42,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333/42,035 = 42,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333x = 42,035 × 42,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333x = 1,766,941,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,941,225/29,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,237.32

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