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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,962 and 45,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,962 and 45,852 is: 70,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962 : 45,852 = 45,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962/45,852 = 45,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962x = 45,852 × 45,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962x = 2,102,405,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,405,904/29,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,169.08

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