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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,264 and 54,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,264 and 54,638 is: 84,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264 : 54,638 = 54,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264/54,638 = 54,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264x = 54,638 × 54,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264x = 2,985,311,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,311,044/35,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,656.05

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