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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,553 and 44,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,553 and 44,328 is: 66,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,553 : 44,328 = 44,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,553/44,328 = 44,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,553x = 44,328 × 44,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,553x = 1,964,971,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,971,584/29,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,489.75

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