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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,058 and 35,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,058 and 35,031 is: 48,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058 : 35,031 = 35,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058/35,031 = 35,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058x = 35,031 × 35,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058x = 1,227,170,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,170,961/25,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,973.22

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