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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,844 and 45,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,844 and 45,702 is: 69,986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,844 : 45,702 = 45,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,844/45,702 = 45,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,844x = 45,702 × 45,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,844x = 2,088,672,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,672,804/29,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,986.36

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