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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,038 and 50,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,038 and 50,370 is: 72,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,038 : 50,370 = 50,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,038/50,370 = 50,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,038x = 50,370 × 50,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,038x = 2,537,136,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,136,900/35,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,411.01

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