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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,599.88 and 45,281.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,599.88 and 45,281.25 is: 69,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.88 : 45,281.25 = 45,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.88/45,281.25 = 45,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.88x = 45,281.25 × 45,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.88x = 2,050,391,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,391,601.56/29,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,270.28

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