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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,338 and 44,147.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,338 and 44,147.50 is: 66,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338 : 44,147.50 = 44,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338/44,147.50 = 44,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338x = 44,147.50 × 44,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338x = 1,949,001,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,001,756.25/29,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,432.67

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