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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,504 and 45,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,504 and 45,131 is: 69,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,504 : 45,131 = 45,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,504/45,131 = 45,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,504x = 45,131 × 45,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,504x = 2,036,807,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,807,161/29,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,034.95

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