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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,060 and 50,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,060 and 50,395 is: 72,437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060 : 50,395 = 50,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060/50,395 = 50,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060x = 50,395 × 50,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060x = 2,539,656,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,656,025/35,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,437.42

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