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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,858 and 45,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,858 and 45,173 is: 68,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858 : 45,173 = 45,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858/45,173 = 45,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858x = 45,173 × 45,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858x = 2,040,599,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,599,929/29,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,343.49

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