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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,028.50 and 35,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,028.50 and 35,211 is: 53,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.50 : 35,211 = 35,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.50/35,211 = 35,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.50x = 35,211 × 35,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.50x = 1,239,814,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,814,521/23,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,838.27

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