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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,457 and 44,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,457 and 44,799 is: 68,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,457 : 44,799 = 44,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,457/44,799 = 44,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,457x = 44,799 × 44,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,457x = 2,006,950,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,950,401/29,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,131.53

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