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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,544 and 45,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,544 and 45,624 is: 70,455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544 : 45,624 = 45,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544/45,624 = 45,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544x = 45,624 × 45,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544x = 2,081,549,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,549,376/29,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,455.91

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