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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,446 and 45,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,446 and 45,492 is: 70,281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,446 : 45,492 = 45,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,446/45,492 = 45,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,446x = 45,492 × 45,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,446x = 2,069,522,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,522,064/29,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,281.94

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