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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,592 and 39,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,592 and 39,994 is: 54,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592 : 39,994 = 39,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592/39,994 = 39,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592x = 39,994 × 39,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592x = 1,599,520,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,520,036/29,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,052.45

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