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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,514 and 44,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,514 and 44,383 is: 66,742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,514 : 44,383 = 44,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,514/44,383 = 44,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,514x = 44,383 × 44,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,514x = 1,969,850,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,850,689/29,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,742.93

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