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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,244 and 46,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,244 and 46,986 is: 62,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244 : 46,986 = 46,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244/46,986 = 46,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244x = 46,986 × 46,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244x = 2,207,684,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,684,196/35,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,640.00

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