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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,405 and 44,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,405 and 44,370 is: 66,951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405 : 44,370 = 44,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405/44,370 = 44,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405x = 44,370 × 44,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405x = 1,968,696,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,696,900/29,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,951.09

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