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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,663 and 51,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,663 and 51,402 is: 74,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663 : 51,402 = 51,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663/51,402 = 51,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663x = 51,402 × 51,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663x = 2,642,165,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,165,604/35,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,087.03

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