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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,994 and 44,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,994 and 44,825 is: 66,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994 : 44,825 = 44,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994/44,825 = 44,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994x = 44,825 × 44,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994x = 2,009,280,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,280,625/29,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,989.42

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