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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,369 and 44,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,369 and 44,191 is: 66,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,369 : 44,191 = 44,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,369/44,191 = 44,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,369x = 44,191 × 44,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,369x = 1,952,844,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,844,481/29,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,493.39

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