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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,060 and 35,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,060 and 35,094 is: 58,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,060 : 35,094 = 35,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,060/35,094 = 35,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,060x = 35,094 × 35,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,060x = 1,231,588,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,588,836/21,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,480.00

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