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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,774 and 46,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,774 and 46,060 is: 71,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774 : 46,060 = 46,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774/46,060 = 46,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774x = 46,060 × 46,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774x = 2,121,523,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,523,600/29,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,254.24

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