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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,588 and 45,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,588 and 45,693 is: 70,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,588 : 45,693 = 45,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,588/45,693 = 45,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,588x = 45,693 × 45,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,588x = 2,087,850,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,850,249/29,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,564.09

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