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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,458 and 44,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,458 and 44,309 is: 66,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458 : 44,309 = 44,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458/44,309 = 44,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458x = 44,309 × 44,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458x = 1,963,287,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,287,481/29,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,647.01

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