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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,910 and 46,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,910 and 46,285 is: 71,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910 : 46,285 = 46,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910/46,285 = 46,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910x = 46,285 × 46,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910x = 2,142,301,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,301,225/29,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,624.92

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