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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,905 and 45,193.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,905 and 45,193.50 is: 68,298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905 : 45,193.50 = 45,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905/45,193.50 = 45,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905x = 45,193.50 × 45,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905x = 2,042,452,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,452,442.25/29,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,298.03

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