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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,259 and 38,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,259 and 38,949 is: 43,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259 : 38,949 = 38,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259/38,949 = 38,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259x = 38,949 × 38,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259x = 1,517,024,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,024,601/35,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,025.17

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