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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,457 and 38,326.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,457 and 38,326.50 is: 49,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,457 : 38,326.50 = 38,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,457/38,326.50 = 38,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,457x = 38,326.50 × 38,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,457x = 1,468,920,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,920,602.25/29,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,866.61

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