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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,332 and 49,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,332 and 49,519 is: 69,402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332 : 49,519 = 49,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332/49,519 = 49,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332x = 49,519 × 49,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332x = 2,452,131,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,131,361/35,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,402.56

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