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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,913 and 46,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,913 and 46,287 is: 71,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913 : 46,287 = 46,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913/46,287 = 46,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913x = 46,287 × 46,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913x = 2,142,486,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,486,369/29,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,623.92

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