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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,608 and 45,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,608 and 45,834 is: 70,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,608 : 45,834 = 45,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,608/45,834 = 45,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,608x = 45,834 × 45,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,608x = 2,100,755,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,755,556/29,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,952.30

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