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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,675 and 45,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,675 and 45,261 is: 69,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675 : 45,261 = 45,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675/45,261 = 45,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675x = 45,261 × 45,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675x = 2,048,558,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,558,121/29,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,033.13

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