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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,823 and 44,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,823 and 44,733 is: 67,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823 : 44,733 = 44,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823/44,733 = 44,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823x = 44,733 × 44,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823x = 2,001,041,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,041,289/29,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,097.25

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