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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,542 and 44,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,542 and 44,209 is: 66,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,542 : 44,209 = 44,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,542/44,209 = 44,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,542x = 44,209 × 44,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,542x = 1,954,435,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,435,681/29,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,157.87

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