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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,265 and 53,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,265 and 53,262 is: 80,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265 : 53,262 = 53,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265/53,262 = 53,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265x = 53,262 × 53,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265x = 2,836,840,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,840,644/35,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,443.52

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