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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,615 and 55,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,615 and 55,365 is: 86,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,615 : 55,365 = 55,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,615/55,365 = 55,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,615x = 55,365 × 55,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,615x = 3,065,283,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,283,225/35,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,067.20

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