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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,832 and 45,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,832 and 45,612 is: 69,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832 : 45,612 = 45,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832/45,612 = 45,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832x = 45,612 × 45,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832x = 2,080,454,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,454,544/29,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,739.02

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