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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,628 and 45,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,628 and 45,864 is: 70,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,628 : 45,864 = 45,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,628/45,864 = 45,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,628x = 45,864 × 45,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,628x = 2,103,506,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,506,496/29,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,997.25

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