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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,739 and 68,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,739 and 68,238 is: 130,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,739 : 68,238 = 68,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,739/68,238 = 68,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,739x = 68,238 × 68,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,739x = 4,656,424,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,424,644/35,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,289.73

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