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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,072 and 47,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,072 and 47,254 is: 63,667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072 : 47,254 = 47,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072/47,254 = 47,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072x = 47,254 × 47,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072x = 2,232,940,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,940,516/35,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,667.33

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