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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,454 and 45,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,454 and 45,498 is: 70,281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,454 : 45,498 = 45,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,454/45,498 = 45,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,454x = 45,498 × 45,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,454x = 2,070,068,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,068,004/29,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,281.39

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