Finding the Third Proportional to 23,020 and 35,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,020 and 35,548 is: 54,894.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,020 : 35,548 = 35,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,020/35,548 = 35,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,020x = 35,548 × 35,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,020x = 1,263,660,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,660,304/23,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,894.02
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