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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,940 and 46,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,940 and 46,550 is: 72,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,940 : 46,550 = 46,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,940/46,550 = 46,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,940x = 46,550 × 46,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,940x = 2,166,902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,902,500/29,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,374.83

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