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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,254 and 48,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,254 and 48,344 is: 66,294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254 : 48,344 = 48,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254/48,344 = 48,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254x = 48,344 × 48,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254x = 2,337,142,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,142,336/35,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,294.39

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