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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,444 and 45,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,444 and 45,488 is: 70,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,444 : 45,488 = 45,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,444/45,488 = 45,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,444x = 45,488 × 45,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,444x = 2,069,158,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,158,144/29,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,274.36

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