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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,675 and 44,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,675 and 44,511 is: 66,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675 : 44,511 = 44,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675/44,511 = 44,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675x = 44,511 × 44,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675x = 1,981,229,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,229,121/29,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,764.25

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