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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,466 and 45,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,466 and 45,698 is: 70,871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,466 : 45,698 = 45,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,466/45,698 = 45,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,466x = 45,698 × 45,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,466x = 2,088,307,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,307,204/29,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,871.76

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