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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,390 and 44,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,390 and 44,775 is: 68,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,390 : 44,775 = 44,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,390/44,775 = 44,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,390x = 44,775 × 44,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,390x = 2,004,800,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,800,625/29,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,213.70

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