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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,860 and 45,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,860 and 45,654 is: 69,802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860 : 45,654 = 45,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860/45,654 = 45,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860x = 45,654 × 45,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860x = 2,084,287,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,287,716/29,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,802.00

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