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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,964 and 53,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,964 and 53,730 is: 80,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,964 : 53,730 = 53,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,964/53,730 = 53,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,964x = 53,730 × 53,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,964x = 2,886,912,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,912,900/35,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,272.30

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