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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,594 and 48,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,594 and 48,261 is: 65,435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,594 : 48,261 = 48,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,594/48,261 = 48,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,594x = 48,261 × 48,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,594x = 2,329,124,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,124,121/35,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,435.86

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