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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,826 and 46,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,826 and 46,359 is: 72,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826 : 46,359 = 46,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826/46,359 = 46,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826x = 46,359 × 46,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826x = 2,149,156,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,156,881/29,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,056.49

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