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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,063 and 75,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,063 and 75,044 is: 160,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063 : 75,044 = 75,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063/75,044 = 75,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063x = 75,044 × 75,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063x = 5,631,601,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,601,936/35,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,613.81

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