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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,550 and 44,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,550 and 44,325 is: 66,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,550 : 44,325 = 44,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,550/44,325 = 44,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,550x = 44,325 × 44,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,550x = 1,964,705,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,705,625/29,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,487.50

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