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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,564 and 48,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,564 and 48,220 is: 65,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,564 : 48,220 = 48,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,564/48,220 = 48,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,564x = 48,220 × 48,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,564x = 2,325,168,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,168,400/35,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,379.83

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