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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,031 and 27,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,031 and 27,285 is: 32,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031 : 27,285 = 27,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031/27,285 = 27,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031x = 27,285 × 27,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031x = 744,471,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,471,225/23,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,324.75

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