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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,852 and 45,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,852 and 45,372 is: 68,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,852 : 45,372 = 45,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,852/45,372 = 45,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,852x = 45,372 × 45,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,852x = 2,058,618,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,618,384/29,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,960.82

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