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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,282 and 50,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,282 and 50,151 is: 71,286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282 : 50,151 = 50,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282/50,151 = 50,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282x = 50,151 × 50,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282x = 2,515,122,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,122,801/35,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,286.29

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