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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,863.69 and 46,610.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,863.69 and 46,610.44 is: 72,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.69 : 46,610.44 = 46,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.69/46,610.44 = 46,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.69x = 46,610.44 × 46,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.69x = 2,172,532,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,532,883.94/29,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,748.31

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