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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,935 and 35,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,935 and 35,325 is: 56,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,935 : 35,325 = 35,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,935/35,325 = 35,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,935x = 35,325 × 35,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,935x = 1,247,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,855,625/21,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,888.79

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