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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,848 and 39,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,848 and 39,304 is: 43,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,848 : 39,304 = 39,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,848/39,304 = 39,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,848x = 39,304 × 39,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,848x = 1,544,804,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,804,416/35,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,093.18

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