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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,940 and 45,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,940 and 45,822 is: 70,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,940 : 45,822 = 45,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,940/45,822 = 45,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,940x = 45,822 × 45,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,940x = 2,099,655,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,655,684/29,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,128.78

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