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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,713 and 46,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,713 and 46,392 is: 72,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713 : 46,392 = 46,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713/46,392 = 46,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713x = 46,392 × 46,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713x = 2,152,217,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,217,664/29,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,433.54

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