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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,996 and 44,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,996 and 44,019 is: 64,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996 : 44,019 = 44,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996/44,019 = 44,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996x = 44,019 × 44,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996x = 1,937,672,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,672,361/29,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,597.69

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