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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,954 and 44,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,954 and 44,672 is: 66,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954 : 44,672 = 44,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954/44,672 = 44,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954x = 44,672 × 44,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954x = 1,995,587,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,587,584/29,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,621.74

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