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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,464 and 45,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,464 and 45,064 is: 68,923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464 : 45,064 = 45,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464/45,064 = 45,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464x = 45,064 × 45,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464x = 2,030,764,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,764,096/29,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,923.57

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