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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,856 and 35,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,856 and 35,266 is: 62,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,856 : 35,266 = 35,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,856/35,266 = 35,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,856x = 35,266 × 35,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,856x = 1,243,690,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,690,756/19,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,635.51

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