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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,376 and 45,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,376 and 45,502 is: 70,480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,376 : 45,502 = 45,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,376/45,502 = 45,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,376x = 45,502 × 45,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,376x = 2,070,432,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,432,004/29,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,480.39

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