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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,756 and 68,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,756 and 68,264 is: 130,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,756 : 68,264 = 68,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,756/68,264 = 68,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,756x = 68,264 × 68,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,756x = 4,659,973,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,973,696/35,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,327.04

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