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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,664 and 54,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,664 and 54,447 is: 83,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664 : 54,447 = 54,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664/54,447 = 54,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664x = 54,447 × 54,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664x = 2,964,475,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,475,809/35,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,122.36

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