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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,362 and 44,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,362 and 44,179 is: 66,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362 : 44,179 = 44,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362/44,179 = 44,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362x = 44,179 × 44,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362x = 1,951,784,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,784,041/29,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,473.13

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