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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,799 and 44,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,799 and 44,184 is: 65,513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,799 : 44,184 = 44,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,799/44,184 = 44,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,799x = 44,184 × 44,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,799x = 1,952,225,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,225,856/29,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,513.13

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