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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,068 and 47,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,068 and 47,248 is: 63,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068 : 47,248 = 47,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068/47,248 = 47,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068x = 47,248 × 47,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068x = 2,232,373,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,373,504/35,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,658.42

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