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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,036 and 35,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,036 and 35,004 is: 48,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036 : 35,004 = 35,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036/35,004 = 35,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036x = 35,004 × 35,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036x = 1,225,280,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,280,016/25,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,940.73

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