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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,546.44 and 68,330.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,546.44 and 68,330.25 is: 158,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.44 : 68,330.25 = 68,330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.44/68,330.25 = 68,330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.44x = 68,330.25 × 68,330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.44x = 4,669,023,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,023,065.06/29,546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,023.22

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