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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,467 and 47,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,467 and 47,325 is: 63,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,467 : 47,325 = 47,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,467/47,325 = 47,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,467x = 47,325 × 47,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,467x = 2,239,655,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,655,625/35,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,147.59

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