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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,405 and 45,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,405 and 45,543 is: 70,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405 : 45,543 = 45,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405/45,543 = 45,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405x = 45,543 × 45,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405x = 2,074,164,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,164,849/29,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,537.83

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