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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,044 and 54,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,044 and 54,294 is: 84,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044 : 54,294 = 54,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044/54,294 = 54,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044x = 54,294 × 54,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044x = 2,947,838,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,838,436/35,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,118.21

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