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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,968 and 81,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,968 and 81,244 is: 183,512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968 : 81,244 = 81,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968/81,244 = 81,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968x = 81,244 × 81,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968x = 6,600,587,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,587,536/35,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,512.78

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