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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,636 and 45,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,636 and 45,764 is: 70,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,636 : 45,764 = 45,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,636/45,764 = 45,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,636x = 45,764 × 45,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,636x = 2,094,343,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,343,696/29,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,668.91

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