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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,636 and 43,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,636 and 43,284 is: 63,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,636 : 43,284 = 43,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,636/43,284 = 43,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,636x = 43,284 × 43,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,636x = 1,873,504,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,504,656/29,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,217.19

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