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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,912 and 44,870

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,912 and 44,870 is: 67,308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912 : 44,870 = 44,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912/44,870 = 44,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912x = 44,870 × 44,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912x = 2,013,316,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,316,900/29,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,308.00

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