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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,611 and 55,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,611 and 55,358 is: 86,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611 : 55,358 = 55,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611/55,358 = 55,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611x = 55,358 × 55,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611x = 3,064,508,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,508,164/35,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,055.10

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