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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,042 and 47,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,042 and 47,214 is: 63,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042 : 47,214 = 47,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042/47,214 = 47,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042x = 47,214 × 47,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042x = 2,229,161,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,161,796/35,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,614.00

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