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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,860 and 45,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,860 and 45,176 is: 68,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860 : 45,176 = 45,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860/45,176 = 45,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860x = 45,176 × 45,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860x = 2,040,870,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,870,976/29,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,347.99

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