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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,289 and 74,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,289 and 74,277 is: 156,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289 : 74,277 = 74,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289/74,277 = 74,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289x = 74,277 × 74,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289x = 5,517,072,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,072,729/35,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,339.73

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